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title: "1.6 FSC: IMO functions"
slug: "16-fsc-imo-functions"
updated: 2025-08-20T20:27:51Z
published: 2025-08-20T20:27:51Z
canonical: "handbook.fscluster.org/16-fsc-imo-functions"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# 1.6 FSC: IMO functions

Now we will delve into what it means to be an IMO for the Cluster. Regarding both your role and responsibilities and how this relates and aligns to the Cluster Coordinator (CC).

The diagram below intends to capture simplistically the role of IMOs as the analytical mediators, supporting decision making which is based on sound data and analysis, a process that is in constant flux.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/be292e4d-58a1-4b36-b738-174162fabafa/Images/Documentation/IM%20Cycle2.jpg)

Generic Terms of References (TORs) for CC and IMO are available on the FS Cluster website - [here](https://fscluster.org/page/terms-reference) and in the toolbox ([](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TVT97Go2sFEi6LUB2tSVJeSQibeaYwB9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112752601155086650360&rtpof=true&sd=true)[1.6](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1To8rq6K1y6jUDMpO2MY_DcPASmLNR4CP/view?usp=sharing)).

Information Management Officer

Cluster Coordinator

Terms of Reference