Session IV: Roles and Responsibilities of the National Association Page 1 Haydar Ozkan General Delegate to the Middle East and Region First ECO/IRU, TIR Workshop Kabul, May 2010

Roles and Responsibilities of the National Association 3 Issuance, control and return of TIR Carnets Deed of Engagement 6 5 Train TIR Carnet Holders Deed of Engagement 4 Apply Risk Management: SafeTIR, quotas, monitoring etc Annex 10 & Deed of Engagement 2 Select reliable TIR Carnet Holders & ensure their continued compliance with the Declaration of Engagement Article 6.4 & Annex 9 II & Deed of Engagement 1 Act as guarantor for persons using the TIR procedure Art. 1(q) Cooperate with Customs to resolve TIR irregularities Deed of Engagement & Deed of Guarantee This list is not exhaustive – summary of some key aspects! (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010 Page 2

Roles & Responsibilities National Associations  Act as surety for persons using the TIR procedure (Article 1 (q) – TIR Convention)  Select reliable TIR Carnet Holders & ensure their continued compliance with the TIR Convention- Annex 9 part 2 & IRU Rules and Regulations (Controlled Access, Article 6.4 & Annex 9 part 2) Page 3(c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

Roles & Responsibilities National Associations  Issue, control and return of TIR Carnets  Apply Risk Management: SafeTIR, quota, etc.  Train TIR Carnet Holders  Co-operate with Customs to resolve TIR irregularities Page 4 (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

Association: autorisation of TIR Holders  Minimum conditions and requirements for transport operators a)Proven experience in regular international transport b)Sound financial standing c)Proven knowledge in the application of the TIR Convention d)Absence of serious or repeated offences against Customs or tax legislation e)An undertaking in a written declaration of commitment (to the association) Page 5(c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

Who does what: Proven Experience Page 6 Actions & documents required Association Competent Authorities Registration Collect documents Validate International Licence CollectValidate Research Reputation Collect and monitor Provide information VehiclesCollectValidate CPCCollectValidate CMR Collect and analyse … (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

Who does what: Financial Standing Page 7 Actions & documents required Association Competent Authorities Viability Collect and check Validate as required Credit rating Request and monitor public information Validate as required Accounts Audit Report Collect, analyse Validate as required (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

Who does what: Knowledge Page 8 Actions & documents required Association Competent Authorities CPC in the name of TIR Holder Verify CPC with issuer and interview Confirm Training of TIR Responsible (e.g. TIR Certificate) Provide and keep a record thereof in Holder’s file Co-operate Refreshment courses Maintain necessary level of knowledge and keep records Co-operate, if required (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

Who does what: Absence of repeated offences against Customs or Tax legislation Page 9 Actions & documents required Association Competent Authorities Check absence RequestConfirm ReputationInterviewConfirm Monitor with public information (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2010

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