Purpose

The IS-BAO Standards Board is the decision making body for all changes to the standards contained in the IS-BAO and for decisions regarding issue of Certificates of Registration.

These Terms of Reference provide for the establishment and ongoing management of the IS-BAO Standards Board.

Authority

The IBAC Governing Board authorizes establishment of the IS-BAO Standards Board. The Standards Board is delegated responsibility by the IBAC Governing Board for the content of the standards and for final approval for issue of Certificates of Registration.

The IBAC Governing Board retains authority for broad policy for the IS-BAO, including setting the price for the sale of the documents.

IS-BAO Standards Board Members

The IS-BAO Standards Board consists of the IBAC Director General and not less than six nor more than eleven Members nominated by the member associations and approved by the Governing Board (GB).

The Board shall be comprised of at least three Members with flight operations experience, and one with aircraft maintenance expertise.

All members will be appointed for a three-year term ending December 31, however, the membership terms of the appointed Members shall be arranged so that the term of at least two Members expires each year.

Members may be re-appointed at the end of their term. Should new members fail to be appointed, the Board may extend the terms of serving Members.

The IS-BAO Standards Board will elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from among its Members, each to serve for a two-year term of office.

Meetings

Meetings will be held at a minimum of once per year and will normally be of one-day duration. Meeting dates will be established approximately one year in advance of the meetings. On occasion, extraordinary meetings may be required to consider unforeseen issues.

Administration

The IS-BAO Standards Manager and IBAC administrative staff will provide secretariat services for the IS-BAO Standards Board. Board Members will be provided with the Agenda and material for the meeting approximately one week in advance of the meetings.

The IS-BAO Standards Manager is responsible for assessing all proposals for change to the standards and collating the assessments for consideration by the Board at its annual meeting.

Reporting

The IS-BAO Standards Board will issue an Annual Report to the IBAC Governing Board. The Standards Board will also report all changes to the IS-BAO standards on the IBAC Website dedicated to the IS-BAO.

Costs

All administrative costs associated with the IS-BAO Standards Board will be the responsibility of the IS-BAO Dedicated Account.

Members are expected to pay their travel expenses.