With the support of the AAC, DESY wants to continuously review and improve its processes, structures and systems of the administrative infrastructure and bring the desired quality level and the required resources in line with strategic management. In this context the AAC has the following function:

• The Committee advises the Directorate on fundamental administrative and infrastructural issues of the research centre.
• The Committee promotes professional exchange with other research institutions on administrative and infrastructural issues.
• If necessary, the Committee carries out evaluations of specific topics and areas of performance.