ANNEX V TO THE UNOLS CHARTER

THE RESEARCH VESSEL TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE

A. PURPOSE

1. The purpose of the Research Vessel Technical Enhancement Committee shall be to promote the scientific productivity of research programs that make use of research vessels and oceanographic facilities and to foster activities that will lead to enhanced technical support for sea-going scientific programs.

B. MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership in the RVTEC shall be extended to UNOLS member institutions.

2. Participation shall be open to technical and scientific personnel at UNOLS and non-UNOLS organizations.

C. REPRESENTATION

1. Each institutional UNOLS representative may designate a representative to RVTEC.

2. RVTEC will meet at least once per year.

3. The place and time of the next RVTEC annual meeting will be designated at the close of the previous RVTEC meeting.

4. Each member institution shall be notified of the next annual meeting by the Vice Chairperson of the Committee at least 90 days prior to the next annual meeting.

5. Each UNOLS member institution shall be entitled to one vote on matters at RVTEC meetings. However, matters may be submitted for vote by the Chairperson at other times. These matters will be voted on by mail or electronic mail, and votes will be collected for a period of two weeks.

6. A simple majority of the UNOLS operator institutions must be represented to establish a quorum.

D. OFFICERS

1. The Research Vessel Technical Enhancement Committee shall have a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will be elected by majority vote at the Annual Meeting and subject to confirmation by the UNOLS Chair. Their terms of office shall be two years. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be elected in alternate years.

2. The Chairperson shall represent the Committee in all matters stipulated in the purpose of these bylaws and in all matters deemed necessary in the interest of the Committee. The Chairperson shall implement the programs enumerated by the Committee and shall conduct the Annual Meeting and whatever special meetings are deemed necessary by the Chairperson or the members.

3. The Vice Chairperson, who shall function as Chair in the absence of the Chair, shall be responsible for recording the business of the Committee and for dissemination of information through a newsletter or other media as stipulated in these bylaws to all members of the Committee.

4. If the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson are unable to fulfill their duties of office, the Chairperson shall appoint a successor to act with authority until the succeeding Annual Meeting.

E. WORKING GROUPS AND PANELS

1. Upon the recommendation of the Chairperson, and with a majority vote of the Committee, various working groups and panels, as necessary to the work of the Committee, may be constituted. The duration of action of such working groups and panels shall be stipulated at the time of inception.

F. MEETINGS

1. A general meeting of the Committee shall be held at least once yearly. The Chairperson shall preside over this Annual Meeting. The business of this meeting shall encompass reports of any active working groups and panels, and discussions of project and actions of the Committee. Research Scientists and others from the marine community may also be included on the agenda. Workshops for projects of general concern are encouraged.

2. Passage of projects and actions shall be by vote, in accordance with the voting procedures set forth in Section C, REPRESENTATION, paragraph 5.

3. The various working groups and panels shall each meet at least once yearly.

G. FINANCES

1. UNOLS will provide limited funding for the Committee to include the following:

a. Travel expenses for the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for meetings once a year;

b. Travel expenses for the Chairperson to attend UNOLS Meetings;

c. Meeting facilities, when required;

d. Travel and meeting expenses for panels, workshops, or the Annual Meeting when appropriate.

Approved and adopted on 18 October 1992 at the RVTEC Organizational Meeting in Washington, DC.

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