6.1 Transparency
6.1.1 Extent to which CCAMLR is operating in a
transparent manner, taking into account the Code of Conduct for
Responsible Fisheries Article 7.1.9
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6.1.1.1 The RP acknowledged CCAMLR’s efforts to engage
with a wide range of Observers and encouraged CCAMLR to
continue its efforts to maximise its transparency and seek
broader input to decision-making, particularly through the
engagement of Observers at its annual meetings. Options to
improve transparency with respect to the engagement of
Observers might include:
(a) reviewing and, as appropriate, amending the
relevant Rules of Procedure of the Commission (Rules 30 to
35). More specifically, subparagraphs (b) to (e) of Rule 30
might extend the notion of participation to all Observers
(rather than only to Observers held under Rule 30(a)). Such
a review might also re-examine the issue of restricting
attendance of Observers (Rule 33(b)), as well as the right
of veto contained in Rule 34(a);
(b) consideration as to the appropriate timing for
Observer reports to be taken, as well as providing explicit
advice to Observers on the expected nature and scope of
their reports.
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Commission |
SC discussions |
Commission – In progress – early steps |
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6.1.1.2 CCAMLR may also wish to consider aligning the
Rules of Procedure of the Scientific Committee with those of
the Commission with regard to the participation of Observers
in restricted sessions. |
Commission |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII,
paragraph 10.10. |
Commission – In progress – early steps |
6.1.2 Extent to which CCAMLR decisions, meeting
reports, scientific advice upon which decisions are made, and
other relevant materials are made publicly available in a timely
fashion
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6.1.2.1 The RP commended CCAMLR, and in particular the
Secretariat, on the considerable effort that it has made to
ensure that material, such as meeting reports, are made
available to Members, Observers and the public in a timely
manner. |
Commission |
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Commission - Complete |
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6.1.2.2 However, this efficiency will likely
deteriorate unless either (i) greater focus is made on
ensuring the succinctness of meeting reports, or (ii)
considerably more resources are made available to the
Secretariat to enable it to continue to meet the current
timelines for report production and distribution. The RP
favoured the former of these two options. |
Commission |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII,
paragraph 10.10. |
Commission – In progress – advanced steps |
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6.1.2.3 Furthermore, the RP saw virtue in CCAMLR
agreeing a more ‘streamlined’ structure for its reports (as
had been done for the SCAF Report in 2002). |
Commission and subsidiary bodies |
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Commission – In progress - advanced steps |
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6.1.2.4 The RP recommended a redevelopment of the
website so as to improve its utility in supporting CCAMLR’s
work and its accessibility as a tool for education and broader
outreach purposes. |
Commission |
(2008)SC-CAMLR-XXVII,
paragraph 10.10.
Website redevelopment |
Commission – In progress - early steps |
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