Interrelation between IHO organs with special regard to the Council (references to IHO basic documents are shortened for ease of reading ) IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017

IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 Principal Organ ASSEMBLY Coordinating Organ COUNCIL Administrative body SECRETARIAT Subsidaries HSSC / IRCC Sovereign M E M B E R S T A T E S IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 2

IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 ASSEMBLY Decides the overall policy, strategy and programme Approves the three year budget Establishes subsidiary bodies (i.e. HSSC, IRCC) Considers reports, observations, recommendations [...] of the Council Decides on proposals [...] of the Council Delegate, where appropriate and necessary, responsibilities to the Council COUNCIL SECRETARIAT HSSC / IRCC M E M B E R S T A T E S IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 3

IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 ASSEMBLY Decides the overall policy, strategy and programme Approves the three year budget Establishes subsidiary bodies (i.e. HSSC, IRCC) Considers reports, observations, recommendations [...] of the Council Decides on proposals [...] of the Council Delegate, where appropriate and necessary, responsibilities to the Council Exercise responsibilities delegated by the Assembly (permanent ones or on occasion) Drafts reports, observations, recommendations, proposals concerning the overall strategy and the work programme for the Assembly Propose to the Assembly the establishment of subsidiary organs Process draft agreeements between IHO and other organizations COUNCIL Coordinate during Inter-Assembly period the activities of the IHO within the framework of the strategy, work programme & financial arr. Review proposals of the Subsidiary organs [i.e. HSSC / IRCC] and refer to: Assembly for decision Back to the subsidiary To member states for adoption SECRETARIAT HSSC / IRCC M E M B E R S T A T E S IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 4

IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 ASSEMBLY Exercise responsibilities delegated by the Assembly (permanent ones or on occasion) Drafts reports, observations, recommendations, proposals concerning the overall strategy and the work programme for the Assembly Propose to the Assembly the establishment of subsidiary organs Review draft agreeements between IHO and other organizations COUNCIL Coordinate during Inter-Assembly period the activities of the IHO within the framework of the strategy, work programme & financial arr. Review proposals of the Subsidiary organs (i.e. HSSC / IRCC) and refer to: Assembly for decision Back to the subsidiary To member states for adoption Assists the Assembly and the Council according to the Convention Prepare financial, budget and other performance statements for the Assembly and the Council SECRETARIAT Assist the subsidiaries according to their tasks given through the annual work programme Inform member states and seek their endorsement by circular letter on subjects arisen from the subsidiaries activities Report to the Council about their activities according to the annual workplan and submit proposals HSSC / IRCC Administer the working groups and project teams according to the work plan and assisted by the Secretariat M E M B E R S T A T E S IHO Council, 1st Meeting, Monaco, 17 - 19 October 2017 5