The IOC Ocean Best Practices System (IOC-OBPS) is managed by a Steering Group (SG). The IOC-OBPS-SG includes representatives from: (i) Representatives from IOC programmes and regional sub-commissions; (ii) OBPS Manager; (iii) IODE IT Manager; (iv) OBPS Co-Chairs; (v) Invited Experts, through circular letter to Member States; (vi) Representatives of partner organizations, projects or programmes as relevant; (vii) Representatives of the IOC Secretariat. The IOC-OBPS SG Terms of Reference Objectives are: (i) Propose the vision, strategy, biannual workplan and associated budget for consideration by Member States; (ii) Advise on technical, operational and user aspects; (iii) Report on progress against the biannual workplan, as part of overall IOC reporting to the IOC Assembly, and to other components of IOC and partners as relevant; (iv) Provide advice to the OBPS Manager as relevant; (v) Assist in identifying extra-budgetary funding sources to further develop the OBPS; (vi) Advocate for the OBPS as a preferred resource for adopted methodologies and best practices within the IOC mandate; The SG meets annually and will elect its (Co-) Chair(s) for a period of two years, preferably from amongst its members, renewable once. Further details: Steering Group Members
