Advisory Council Charter and Protocols
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The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council's Charter establishes the rules for operation of the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
The council's Decision-Making and Operational Protocols were first agreed to by the advisory council in 2003, and then revised in November, 2005. This document describes guidelines for handling various decision-making and operational scenarios. It does not conflict with the Sanctuary Advisory Council Charter.