STANDING RULES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH

The Standing Rules of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research define the operational framework for its governing body. The rules detail the composition of the CoP, including the role of permanent Representatives and observers, and set the requirements for regular and special meetings. It outlines the process for agenda setting, the structure of the Bureau, and the establishment of committees, such as the Credentials Committee and the Scientific Advisory Committee. Voting procedures are specified, generally requiring a majority vote, with secret ballots reserved for the election or removal of the Director and members of the Executive Council and Scientific Advisory Committee. The document also provides protocols for electing the Director, amending the standing rules, and amending the Institute's Agreement.

• The Conference of the Parties consists of all Parties of the Institute, with each Party designating one permanent Representative, alternate Representatives, and advisers.
• Regular meetings of the Conference of the Parties occur annually, with the site determined by the principles of rotation and geographical distribution.
• Special Meetings may be convened if requested by one or more Parties and approved by a two-thirds favorable vote.
• The Bureau of each meeting is composed of a Chair, a Vice-Chair, a Rapporteur, and the Director of the Institute serving as Secretary.
• General decisions of the Conference of the Parties are made by a majority vote of accredited Parties, where each Party is entitled to one vote.
• Secret ballots are mandatory for the election or removal of the Director, as well as for electing members of the Executive Council and the Scientific Advisory Committee.
• The Conference of the Parties has the exclusive authority to remove the Director via a secret ballot requiring a two-thirds majority of the Parties.
• Amendments to the Agreement must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Conference of the Parties and enter into force 60 days after two-thirds of the Parties notify the Depositary of completed internal legal requirements.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (1994). STANDING RULES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/CoP1-Standing-Rules-of-the-CoP_EN.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. STANDING RULES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH. 1994. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/CoP1-Standing-Rules-of-the-CoP_EN.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearch1994standing, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{STANDING RULES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES OF THE INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, year = {1994}, month = sep, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/CoP1-Standing-Rules-of-the-CoP_EN.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }