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Guidelines on the role, operation and management of National Hydrological Services

Produced by: WMO – World Meteorological Organization
Keywords:operational hydrology, hydrological service, governance

Description about the report/ manual

WMO-No. 1003, published in 2006

The guidelines provide recommendations for the water professionals involved in national hydrological services.

The guidelines contain information about the following aspects:
1. Introduction
2. The responsibilities and functions of hydrological services
3. Planning and strategy
4. Human resources management
5. Financial management
6. Asset management
7. Marketing
8. Process and quality management
9. Management of relationships with other institutions

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