| Approved November 18, 2005 MINUTES OF DECISIONS
INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
September 13-14, 2005
Windsor, Ontario The International Joint Commission met at the Hilton Hotel in Windsor, Ontario on September 13-14, 2005, chaired by Dennis Schornack.
| COMMISSIONERS |
| Dennis Schornack |
Chair, U.S. Section |
| Herb Gray |
Chair, Canadian Section |
| Robert Gourd |
Commissioner, Canadian Section |
| Jack Blaney |
Commissioner, Canadian Section |
| Irene Brooks |
Commissioner, U.S. Section |
| Allen Olson |
Commissioner, U.S. Section |
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| HEADQUARTERS' STAFF |
| Lisa Bourget |
Secretary, U.S. Section |
| Murray Clamen |
Secretary, Canadian Section |
| Edward Bailey |
Engineering Adviser, Canadian Section |
| Frank Bevacqua |
Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Section |
| James Chandler |
Legal Advisor, U.S. Section |
| Mark Colosimo |
Engineering Advisor, U.S. Section |
| Paula Fedeski-Koundakjian |
Public Information Adviser, Canadian Section |
| Joel Fisher |
Environmental Advisor, U.S. Section |
| Nick Heisler |
Special Adviser to the Chair, Canadian Section |
| Tom McAuley |
Engineering Adviser, Canadian Section |
| Russ Trowbridge |
Advisor, U.S. Section |
| Michael Vechsler |
Legal Adviser, Canadian Section |
| Joel Weiner |
Special Adviser, Canadian Section |
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| GREAT LAKES REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF |
| Tony Clarke |
Interim Director |
| John Gannon |
Physical Scientist |
| Bruce Kirschner |
Physical Scientist |
1. BOUNDARY WATERS TREATY CENTENNIAL
- History of the Boundary Waters Treaty
Commissioners discussed an approach, including binational authorship, leaving editorial control primarily with the authors, involving a Francophone voice from the beginning, having translation costs borne by the Canadian Section as is the Commission's practice, and holding lead Commissioners responsible.
- Joint Commemorative Stamp
Commissioners approved a draft letter to the postal organizations in each country subject to minor edits.
- CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE CLIMATE CHANGE CONVENTION
Commissioners discussed possible participation as observers at the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the Climate Change
Convention November 28-December 9, 2005, in Montreal and requested
that staff obtain a detailed program, determine the participation of both governments, and confirm that IJC attendance does not conflict with a U.S. policy position.
2. SPRING SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
- Commissioners discussed plans for the 2006 meeting in Seattle, including possible tours, briefings, and meetings.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
- Commissioners discussed the Commission's air quality responsibilities, their intention to provide advice to governments on their review of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and various issues concerning the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River study.
Elizabeth C. Bourget
Secretary
U.S. Section |
Murray Clamen
Secretary
Canadian Section |
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