To identify research priorities and problems
pertaining to the area concerned, as well as appropriate methods
for their solution;
To recommend coordinated research programs
and related activities pertaining to the area concerned, which
shall be undertaken through the national efforts of the participating
Contracting Parties;
To promote and facilitate the exchange
of scientific data, information, and personnel;
To consider requests to develop scientific
advice pertaining to the area concerned;
To organize scientific symposia and other
scientific events; and
To foster the discussion of problems of
mutual scientific interest.
The Governing Council Administrative Functions:
To adopt and, if necessary, amend the Rules
of Procedure and Financial Regulations of the Organization;
To consider and recommend amendments to
the Convention;
To adopt the annual report of the Organization;
To examine and adopt the annual budget and
financial accounts of the Organization;
To determine the location of the Secretariat;
To appoint the Executive Secretary;
To maintain contact with other relevant
international organizations; and
To manage the activities of the Organization.
GC Study Groups (active)
SG-COM: Study
Group on "Communication" (Oct. 2007 - ) SG-FISP: Study
Group on "Future Integrative Scientific Program(s)"
(May 2005 - ) SG-RAM: Study
Group on "Restructuring of the PICES Annual Meeting"
(Oct.2008 - March 2009)
GC Study Groups (disbanded)
SG-SC:
Study Group on "Scientific Cooperation between PICES and
non-member countries" (Oct. 2006 - Oct. 2007) SG-RPFR: Study
Group on "PICES Rules of Procedure and Financial Regulations"
(Oct. 2004 - Oct. 2006)
11/26/2008 10:16:48 AM
PST SG-RAM
is a new Study Group on Restructuring of the PICES Annual Meeting founded under the Governing Council.
12/17/2007 12:47:57 PM
PST SG-COM
is a new Study Group on Communication founded under the Governing Council.
11/21/2007 10:57:37 AM
PST
Changes within Governing Council Membership:
Dr. Jin-Yeong Kim is a new GC member replacing Dr. Ig-Chan Pang and representing Korea.
10/19/2007 10:23:38 AM
PST
Changes within GC and F&A Membership:
Mr. Masahiro Takasugi is a new member of GC and F&A representing Japan and replacing Mr. Kozo Honsei.
12/6/2006 12:44:55 PM
PST
Changes within PICES Structure:
New Study Group on Scientific Cooperation was formed under Governing Council.
Members
Publications
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