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F. Collecting information of Buddhist courses and curriculum, Buddhist studies
and relevant fields offered in universities in the world as a Buddhist studies
data pool of the WBU.

G. Maintaining close coordination between the activities of the WBU and those
of the organs and programmes of The WFB and its Regional Centres.
H. Serving as Headquarters of the WBU.

I. Performing such other functions as the Rector may determine.

ARTICLE VII

BUDDHIST RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRES AND PROGRAMMES

1. The WBU shall include a certain number of Buddhist Research and Training Centres and
Programmes (BRTCP) established or to be established in various of The WFB Regional Centres.
Their creation and their incorporation to the WBU shall be by decision of the WBU Council.
2. Each BRTCP shall be under the authority of Director. The Directors shall collaborate
with the Rector, in particular in order to ensure the coordination of research and
training programmes.

3. The Conference of Directors of BRTCPs shall be called by the Rector periodically to
review and evaluate programmes of research being undertaken, and advise and
assist the Rector in the improvement of current programmes and in the definition
and planning of new programmes for the WBU system.

ARTICLE VIII

PERSONNEL OF THE WBU
1. The academic and administrative personnel of the WBU shall be selected with a view
to achieving its stated objectives. The basic criteria for selection shall be the highest
standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity; with due regard to appropriate
representation in terms of The WFB Regional Centres.

2. The personnel of the WBU shall consist of:
A. Academic personnel;
B. Administrative personnel;
C. Trainees; and
D. Others to be assigned by the WBU Council.

It is being understood that the assignment of personnel to each of these categories shall
be made in accordance with the provisions of the statutes adopted by the WBU Council.

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