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Technical Coordination Committee

​​Terms of Reference established as per Annex 3 to Resolution ​7 (EC-77)​

​The Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) acts as a two-way interface between the Executive Council and the technical bodies of the Organization (technical commissions, the Research Board and other relevant bodies​) and between these and the regional associations. 

It is chaired by the Second Vice-President and its membership includes: 

  • the presidents of the technical commissions,
  • the presidents of regional associations,
  • the chair of the Research Board,
  • the chairs of any other bodies established by Congress or Executive Council, upon invitation by the Chair.​

The committee reports to the Executive Council on the following issues:​​
  • Ensure that the technical and scientific work planned for and undertaken by the Organization is consistent with the needs and priorities of Members and decisions of Congress and the Executive Council; 
  • Ensure the alignment and consistency of the work programmes of the WMO technical, scientific and regional bodies;
  • Ensure the consistency of the WMO technical regulatory framework and supporting guidance materials; 
  • Cross-check and promote balance in expertise, regional representation, gender and experience in the expert composition of the technical commissions, the Research Board, regional associations and other relevant bodies; 
  • Assess Members’ implementation of the WMO technical regulations; 
  • Identify and seek to address any issues of a technical or scientific nature likely to impact progress with implementation of the WMO Strategic and Operating Plans; 
  • Provide advice to Executive Council as necessary.​
The TCC has been tasked by the Executive Council to ensure WMO coordinated contribution to the Early Warnings for All initiative.