Common use of Meetings of the Parties Clause in Contracts

Meetings of the Parties. 3. Pursuant to Article VIII.2 of the Agreement, the ordinary Meeting of the Parties shall be held at least once per calendar year, preferably on the occasion of a meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). 4. The announcement of an ordinary meeting, along with its provisional agenda, shall be communicated by the Director to all the Parties, as well as to observers to that meeting normally at least ninety (90) days in advance of the date fixed for the meeting. “Observers” shall include, as appropriate, non-Parties whose participation may promote implementation of the Agreement, intergovernmental organizations whose work is relevant to the implementation of this Agreement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with recognized experience in matters pertaining to the Agreement, in accordance with Article XVII, paragraph 2, and Annex X of the Agreement. This announcement shall also be posted on the IATTC website as soon as possible.