Rules of Procedure of the NPAFC Related to Observers

The Commission may invite any intergovernmental or other organizations, as appropriate, to participate as observers at selected meetings of the Commission.  It may also invite additional persons to participate as guests or observers at such meetings and such invitation may be initiated by any Party.  Decision shall be taken by consensus among all Parties.
 

Any organization desiring to participate as an observer in a meeting of the Commission on its own initiative, shall notify the Executive Director of its desire to participate at least 120 days in advance of the meeting via an application.  The Executive Director shall send such applications to the Parties for their consideration at least 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting.  A decision of the Commission on that matter shall be taken by consensus among all Parties at least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

 

Any organization wishing to attend the 2008 16th Annual Meeting as an observer please fill out the following application form and ensure that it reaches the NPAFC Secretariat Office by no later than
July 18, 2008.

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