Procedures for the appointment of the Director of Catania Astrophysical Observatory

Abstract

From the foundation of Catania Astrophysical Observatory and until 1982, the function of Director was assigned to the Full Professor of astronomical subjects of Catania University, therefore the appointment procedure followed the academic process of Chair assignement. Since the D.P.R. 163 in 1982, establishing the Observatory autonomy, the function of Director, with the appointment of the Ministry of Education according to the suggestions of the Astronomical Research Council, has also been extended to the Observatory Senior Astronomers. Since the INAF institution in 1999, the Director has been appointed by the INAF President among those selected by the Administrative Council by means of an advisory procedure involving also the Observatory staff