It monitors the implementation of policies that are under the authority of MSES: pre-school education, primary, secondary and higher education, science culture and technical culture, international scientific and technical and technological co-operation, protection and use of cultural resources, historical materials and heritage, archives and archival materials, and the commemoration of historical events and persons, co-operation with religious communities, information technology, and other matters of education, science and culture. It consists of three prominent scientists from abroad whose main task is to provide advice and technical assistance to improve the efficiency of the science and higher education system. Its purpose is to facilitate the hosting of foreign researchers participating in research projects in Croatia. The Code of Procedures for the Approval of Temporary' Stay permits foreign researchers to work in private and public research and education institutions without a work permit.