The SC reviewed its Terms of Reference and agreed in principle on their content subject to changing/deleting the sentence referring to the Chairman "To carry out specific duties as prescribed by decisions taken in agreement by the co-sponsoring organizations" and to change the term of appointment from 2 years to 3 years. The SC serves in an advisory capacity to the Co-sponsors and is responsible for matters relating to the technical content and quality of the programme, identifying opportunities for collaboration with other scientific institutions promoting efficiency in operations. The Secretariat is responsible on a day-to-day basis for programme implementation and working toward fulfilling the objectives set by the SC and the Co-sponsors.
The Roster of Experts was presented as a list of scientific and technical people interested in GTOS that have agreed to contribute their expertise as needed. The list was seen as a resource for identifying expertise who could assist the GTOS programme and SC members could supplement it with additional experts. The SC welcomed the concept and agreed to use the list as appropriate.
· Follow-up actions:
Secretariat to draft a letter for signature by the Chairman, SC to the cosponsoring organizations recommending changes to the Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee and the Executive Secretary;
Secretariat to invite members proposed by the SC to join the Roster of Experts.
