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advisory functions

related

research fields to

other

than

resources

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This

would imply that the reports of the various Working Parties would be directly submitted to IPFC. SCORRAD would then be in a position to focus its attention SCORRAD's function would then be matters and on statistics.

state of advice to IPFC

matters (statistics, to provide stocks and potential) as well as related research problems..."

on resources

on resources

...

the

46. Consequently, it has become necessary to amend the Terms of Reference of SCORRAD, the Working Party on Aquaculture and the Working Party of Experts on These amendments are submitted for Inland Fisheries, as proposed in Annex II.

the approval of the Commission and take into account the conclusions of the World Bank Study on International Fishery Research which stresses the need for management and development-oriented multidisciplinarity when dealing

research.

Suggested Action by the Commission

47.

with

From the information on the IPFC and its subsidiary bodies provided above, the following emerge as issues which merit consideration in connection with an in-depth review of these bodies:

(a)

.

An autonomous budget. In view of the apparent crucial importance of such a budgetary arrangement for the adequate fulfilment of some of the Commission's functions and responsibilities, whether this idea should be taken up again for further examination. (Paragraphs 5, 6, 24 and 44).

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(b) Area of competence. Whether any change in the definition of this area is called for due to any circumstances which may have arisen since 1982 when the matter was last examined. (Paragraph 13).

(c)

(a)

Whether any action is necessary or Membership and member participation. desirable in regard to the membership of IPFC and CDMS CS and in regard to improving member participation in IPFC and SCORRAD. (Paragraphs 19, 20.)

the present Definition of functions. Taking particularly into account status and future prospects of the fisheries sector and changes that have taken place since 1976, whether any changes should be made in the functions of IPFC. (Paragraph 22).

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(e)

ΟΙ

the Whether

Executive Committee should Executive Committee Sessions.

less

ΟΙ whether frequently

pragmatic me et annually routinely

(Paragraph approach should rather be adopted in convening its sessions. 27).

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(f) Proposals of CDMS CS. The Committee has made proposals in regard to the functions and inputs needed by it for the adequate fulfilment of its responsibilities. What follow-up action should be taken in respect of

(Paragraph 29).

these proposals.

(g)

(h)

into

inactivity

of

tuna

the

fisheries,

Committee,

whether

and various the Committee

Functions of the Special Committee for Management of Indian Ocean Tuna. Taking

in the in developments should be reconvened or disbanded.

account

the

process

Functions of the Working Parties.

Taking into

account developments in

the relevant areas, whether the terms of reference of the Working Parties need to be changed or sharpened.

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