The International Joint Commission’s (Commission) Annex 2 Task Force, established on June 11, 2002, provides advice on Remedial Action Plans and Lakewide Management Plans to the Commission. The Task Force will assist and support the work of the Commission and its Boards and Task Forces on issues related to the Commission’s role under Annex 2 of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (Agreement).

1. to develop advice pertaining to issues regarding Remedial Action Plan and Lakewide Management Plan development and implementation;
2. to provide advice regarding the Commission’s evaluative role under Annex 2 of the Agreement;
3. to assist the Commission in its review of progress under Annex 2;
4. to assist the Commission in defining Annex 2 information needs that are to be fulfilled by the Parties;
5. to promote the exchange of information on Annex 2 policy issues among the Commission’s Boards and Task Forces;
6. to promote the gathering, presentation and exchange of information on Annex 2 technology, governance and policy issues by governments and the public;
7. to meet at least twice a year; and
8. to report at least annually to the Commission at a semi-annual meeting.

Membership

• The Annex 2 Task Force will be comprised of a lead Commissioner from each country, up to three Great Lakes Water Quality Board members, two Great Lakes Science Advisory Board members, a member of the Council of Great Lakes Research Managers, the Director of the Commission’s Great Lakes Regional Office (GLRO), advisors from the Section offices, and other individuals as deemed necessary by the lead Commissioners. The Task Force will be chaired by the GLRO Director.

Time Line

• The Annex 2 Task Force will sunset three years after its initial meeting unless terminated earlier or extended by the Commission.