Article 1
United Kingdom
Participation in the Committee shall be made up of 40 standing members representing organisations of the civil society, 25 representing organisations located in the CARIFORUM States and 15 representing organisations located in the EC Part.
Among each of these two groups there shall be at least two representatives from organisations representing respectively:
the social and economic partners;
the academic community, including independent research institutions, and
other non-governmental organisations, including development and environmental organisations.
Standing members shall remain in office for two years, subject to renewal. Relevant expertise and broad geographical and sectoral representation shall be ensured.
For the purpose of this Decision, organisations of civil society shall mean associations, foundations and other private institutions which have a non-profit making aim of international utility and which are able to contribute expert information or advice in matters covered by the Agreement, or which represent important elements of public opinion concerned with matters covered by the Agreement. The requirement of a non-profit making aim may be waived in the case of academic institutions with specific expertise in matters covered by the Agreement.
An organisation shall be deemed to be located in the territory of either the CARIFORUM States or of the EC Party if such organisation has its principal place of activity and central management and control in the territory of the CARIFORUM States or the EC Party, as the case may be.