Subject: Spokesmanship/Delegation Of Authority

Approved: June 11, 1993

Revised: June 20, 2002

In order to carry out IBAC's mission it may be appropriate from time to time to delegate specific authority to a Member Organization, an individual associated with a Member, a Technical Representative or to some other individual. Delegations of such authority are made by the Director General.

Delegation usually pertains to representation of IBAC in the work of a particular agency, committee or other body dealing with the international aspects of aviation. The IBAC delegate is expected to speak on its behalf and take positions that accurately reflect the Council's viewpoints. Since "spokesmanship" of this kind places heavy responsibility on the delegate it is appropriate that guidelines exist:

1. The By-Laws of IBAC constitute the scope of authority which may be vested in a designated Member Organization or individual.

2. No delegate may establish an official policy of IBAC, orally or in writing, unless such delegate has been specifically requested to do so by the Director General with approval of the Governing Board.

3. There is no restriction on any delegate in quoting from approved IBAC policy or position statements or from endorsing such statements before any forum which deals with the safety, security, environmental impact efficiency or economic use of business aircraft operating internationally.

4. Delegates are selected from a constituency or organization whose interests are those of operators of business aircraft.

5. Where it becomes necessary for the delegate to state the views of the delegate (organization or individual) as differentiated from the views of IBAC, such differentiation shall be clearly made.

6. Delegates have the responsibility of making timely verbal or written reports to the Director General on progress or status of the pertinent activity. Reports as appropriate are also made to the Governing Board in its meetings.

7. When authority to represent IBAC has been delegated in accordance with this policy statement, it cannot be transferred without the concurrence and approval of the Director General.

8. If any question arises as to what organization or individual is most appropriate for delegation of authority, the Director General, with guidance as necessary from the Governing Board, shall make the determination.

9. The Director General is responsible for keeping the Governing Board informed on all specifically assigned delegations and the results, if any, obtained therefrom.

Sources of Policy: (1) Governing Board, Minutes (and attachment) New Orleans, October 2-3, 1987

(2) Minutes of Governing Board meetings as stated in text of policy above.

(3) Governing Board, Minutes, Montreal June 20, 2002