scope:

FOREWORD

These Directives relate only to panels of the Air Transport Committee and the Aviation Security Committee. They are in conformity with the delegation of authority given to the Committees by the Council in regard to panels.

The document is primarily directed to panel members.

As experience has shown that panels should carry out their work as informally as practicable, only broad directives and guidance were established for the conduct of panel business.

The document also includes information that will assist States in understanding the operation of panels, in determining their ability to nominate a panel member, and in choosing a member and providing instructions on related duties.

Within this document, the reference to "Committees" is meant for both the Air Transport Committee and the Aviation Security Committee.

The Third Edition was approved by the Council on 13 September 2021 (C-DEC 224/1) and is published as Doc 9482, Third Edition - 2021.