10. The FAO Regional Fisheries Officer invited the participants to nominate a chairperson for the Meeting. Mr Lionel Reynal was unanimously elected to the chair, but it was agreed that he would be assisted by the FAO Fishery Officer who would serve as the vice-chairperson, assisted by other FAO staff as and when other functions precluded them from chairing.
11. The agenda of the meeting was considered and adopted by the group without amendments. It appears as annex 1 of this report.
12. FAO and Ifremer participants alternated as rapporteurs for selected agenda items.
