Terms of Reference

North American Panel

1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The overall aim of the North American Panel is to provide an open forum for INTERTANKO’s Members and Associate Members involved in ship operations and who are based in North America to promote the activities and priorities of the North American Membership in relation to INTERTANKO governing bodies and committees. The Panel should:

Promote the policies and strategies of the Association in North America.

Act as resource group for the INTERTANKO bodies, bringing forward priorities and matters of concern to the North American Tanker Community.

Act as a catalyst for boosting the participation and involvement of the Members based in North America in the activities of the Association.

Co-operate with other industry bodies in the region to achieve the harmonisation of best trading conditions for the tanker owners and promote safety at sea and the protection of the environment.

2. CONSTITUTION

Members

The North American Panel is an open forum for Members and associate members involved in the operation of ships.  It is an INTERTANKO Forum constituted by and responsible to INTERTANKO.

Officers

The Chairman, who preferably should be an INTERTANKO Council Member, and 2 Vice Chairmen will be elected by the Panel. The term of the Chairmanship is a one year period which can extended for another year. The term of office for the Vice Chairmen should not exceed two years.

3. TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Terms of the Reference for the INTERTANKO North American Panel shall be approved by INTERTANKO’s Executive Committee and Council.

4. SECRETARIAL WORK

The INTERTANKO Office undertakes the Secretarial and administrative tasks for the INTERTANKO North American Panel.

5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The INTERTANKO North American Panel should pay due regard to relevant work being done by INTERTANKO committees and guide its activities in line with the policies endorsed by the Council.

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