Credentials for S18 / Pouvoirs pour S18

Article VI.1 of the IOTC Agreement states: Each Member of the Commission shall be represented at sessions of the Commission by a single delegate who may be accompanied by an alternate and by experts and advisers. Alternates, experts and advisers may take part in the proceedings of the Commission but may not vote, except in the case of an alternate who is duly authorized to substitute for the delegate
Rule III of the IOTC Rules of Procedure states: At each session the Secretary shall receive the credentials of delegations. Such credentials shall conform to the standard set by the Secretary. Upon examination of thereof, the Secretary shall report to the Commission for the necessary action.
Pursuant to rule III, a letter of credentials should be submitted signed by the appropriate Authority indicating who will attend a Commission meeting or Special Session and in what role.