JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE Clause Samples

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. A combined Joint Sectoral Committee for this Sectoral Annex and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Sectoral Annex is hereby established (the JSC). The JSC shall operate during the transitional period and after completion of the transitional arrangement. The JSC shall meet as appro- priate to discuss technical, conformity assessment and technology issues relating to this Sectoral Annex and the EMC Sectoral Annexes. The JSC shall determine its own rules of procedure.

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. 1. For each Sectoral MRA, a Joint Sectoral Committee shall be established, which shall be responsible for the effective functioning of that Sectoral MRA. The Joint Sectoral Committee shall comprise one official representative designated by each Member State to the Sectoral MRA. The representative shall not be from a Conformity Assessment Body. 2. The Joint Sectoral Committee may consider any matter and take appropriate actions relating to the effective functioning of the Sectoral MRA. In particular it shall be responsible for: a) listing, suspension, withdrawal, removal, reinstating and verification of Conformity Assessment Bodies in accordance with the Sectoral MRA; b) amending transition arrangements in the Sectoral MRA; c) providing a forum for discussion of issues that may arise concerning the implementation of the Sectoral MRA; and d) considering ways to enhance the operation of the Sectoral MRA. 3. The Joint Sectoral Committee shall take its decisions by consensus.

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. 1. For this Sectoral MRA, a Joint Sectoral Committee (JSC) will be established, which will be responsible for the effective functioning of this Sectoral MRA. The Joint Sectoral Committee will comprise one official representative from each Member State’s Regulatory Authority. The representative may be accompanied by their delegation at meetings of the Joint Sectoral Committee. 2. The Joint Sectoral Committee may consider any matter and take appropriate actions relating to the effective functioning of this Sectoral MRA. In particular it will be responsible for: a) listing, suspension, removal and verification of Testing Laboratories and/or Certification Bodies in accordance with this Sectoral MRA; b) providing a forum for discussion of issues that may arise concerning the implementation of this Sectoral MRA; c) reviewing and proposing amendments to the scope and coverage of this Sectoral MRA; and d) considering ways to enhance the operation of this Sectoral MRA. 3. The Joint Sectoral Committee will: a) determine its own rules of procedures; b) take its decisions by consensus; and c) meet as and when required for the discharge of its functions, including upon the request of the Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM).

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. 3.1 A combined Joint Sectoral Committee for this Sectoral Annex and the Telecommunications Equipment Sectoral Annex is hereby established (the JSC). The JSC shall operate during the transitional period and after completion of the transitional arrangement. The JSC shall meet as appropriate to discuss technical, conformity assessment and technology issues relating to this Sectoral Annex and the Telecommunications Equipment Sectoral Annex. The JSC shall determine its own rules of procedure. 3.2 The JSC consists of representatives of the United States and the EEA EFTA States for telecommunications and EMC. JSC representatives may each invite manufacturers and other entities as deemed necessary. The representatives for the United States shall have one vote in the JSC. The representatives of the EEA EFTA States shall have one vote in the JSC. Decisions of the JSC shall be made by unanimous consent. In the event of disagreement either representatives of the United States or the EEA EFTA States may raise the matter in the Joint Committee. 3.3 The JSC may address any matter related to the effective functioning of this Sectoral Annex, including: a) providing a forum for discussion of issues and resolving problems that may arise concerning the implementation of this Sectoral Annex; b) developing a mechanism for ensuring consistency of interpretations of legislation, regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures; c) advising the Parties on matters relating to this Sectoral Annex; and d) providing guidance and, if necessary, developing guidelines during the transitional period to facilitate the successful completion of the transitional period.

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. 3.1. A combined Joint Sectoral Committee for this Sectoral Annex and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Sectoral Annex is hereby established (the JSC). The JSC shall operate during the transitional period and after completion of the transitional arrangement. The JSC shall meet as appropriate to discuss technical, conformity assessment and technology issues relating to this Sectoral Annex and the EMC Sectoral Annexes. The JSC shall determine its own rules of procedure. 3.2. The JSC consists of representatives of the US and the EC for telecommunications and EMC. JSC representatives may each invite manufacturers and other entities as deemed necessary. The representatives for the US shall have one vote in the JSC. The representatives of the EC shall have one vote in the JSC. Decisions of the JSC shall be made by unanimous consent. In the event of disagreement either the US or EC representative may raise the matter in the Joint Committee. 3.3. The JSC may address any matter related to the effective functioning of this Sectoral Annex, including: (a) providing a forum for discussion of issues and resolving problems that may arise concerning the implementation of this Sectoral Annex; (b) developing a mechanism for ensuring consistency of interpretations of legislation, regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures; (c) advising the Parties on matters relating to this Sectoral Annex; and (d) providing guidance and, if necessary, developing guidelines during the transitional period to facilitate the successful completion of the transitional period.

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. 1. A JSC shall be established upon signing of this Sectoral MRA, which shall be responsible for the effective functioning of this Sectoral MRA. The JSC shall comprise the Heads of the NDRA of each Party or his or her official designate. For the purpose of membership of the JSC, a Member State shall, upon becoming a Party to this Sectoral MRA, notify the ASEAN Secretariat of the name of the Head of NDRA or his official designate. 2. The JSC shall be responsible for: (a) listing, verification and termination of Inspection Services in accordance with this Sectoral MRA; (b) providing a forum for discussion of issues that may arise concerning the implementation of this Sectoral MRA; (c) the formation of the Panel of Experts and the appointment of independent experts. An independent expert shall not be a member of the Panel of Experts, and shall only be engaged when necessary; (d) reviewing and proposing amendments to the scope and coverage of this Sectoral MRA; and (e) considering any other matters and taking appropriate technical decisions relating to the implementation of this Sectoral MRA. 3. The JSC shall: (a) endeavour to meet at least once a year or, as and when required, to discharge its duties; (b) determine its own rules of procedures; and (c) make its decision by consensus. Any disagreement amongst the JSC shall be settled in accordance with Article 17. 4. A member of the JSC shall abstain from voting on any matter which concerns the Designating Body or Inspection Service of his or her Party.

JOINT SECTORAL COMMITTEE. For this Sectoral MRA, a Joint Sectoral Committee (JSC) will be established, which will be responsible for the effective functioning of this Sectoral MRA. The Joint Sectoral Committee will comprise one official representative from each Member State’s Regulatory Authority. The representative may be accompanied by their delegation at meetings of the Joint Sectoral Committee. The Joint Sectoral Committee may consider any matter and take appropriate actions relating to the effective functioning of this Sectoral MRA. In particular it will be responsible for: listing, suspension, removal and verification of Testing Laboratories and/or Certification Bodies in accordance with this Sectoral MRA; providing a forum for discussion of issues that may arise concerning the implementation of this Sectoral MRA; reviewing and proposing amendments to the scope and coverage of this Sectoral MRA; and considering ways to enhance the operation of this Sectoral MRA. The Joint Sectoral Committee will: determine its own rules of procedures; take its decisions by consensus; and meet as and when required for the discharge of its functions, including upon the request of the Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM).