1. The Steering Committee is composed of:
- Programme Members: the heads of civil aviation administration's responsible for regulatory functions, (Minister/Administrator or Directors General of Civil Aviation) or their designated representatives;
- The Director, ICAO Technical Co-operation Bureau or his representative and ICAO Regional Director, Bangkok, or his representative; and
- The Chief Technical Advisor/Programme Coordinator who will act also as the Secretary of the Steering Committee.
2. Donor Members, agencies, organizations and industry having made a financial contribution or contribution in kind would be recognized as "Partners" in the implementation of the Programme and invited to Steering Committee Meetings. Representatives from non-member States, agencies, organizations and industry with an interest in aviation safety issues in Asia may be invited to participate in meetings as observers.
3. The COSCAP-NA Steering Committee must meet, at least once a year at a venue and time agreed upon by the Programme Members.
4. The Steering Committee must:
- Monitor and evaluate the Programme activities since the previous meeting;
- Formulate policies and assign priorities for the activities of COSCAP-NA taking into account the requirements of the Institutional Framework and the provisions of the current Phase of the COSCAP-NA Programme Document and the availability of funds;
- Review and approve the annual work plan and budget of COSCAP-NA;
- Review and direct the work of NARAST.
