Constitution


MANDATE OF THE INSTITUTE

Mandate

5. (1) As an advisory body reporting to the Ministers, the Institute will review and assess the environmental mitigation measures related to flight training at Goose Bay. Its activity will:

- focus on the protection of the environment and, within the concepts of sustainable development, support the viability of the military flight training program;

- provide independent verification of environmental effects as well as expertise and advice in structuring adequate monitoring and mitigation measures, and

- foster a level of trust among all groups affected by the military training program.

- the Institute may, if the results of cause and effect studies show that significant impacts are occurring that cannot be mitigated or justified, recommend that appropriate action be taken to address the situation, including that military flying activities be limited or phased out.

(2) Where activity of the Institute extends, or appears to extend, beyond limits specified by the Charter, the Chair will first seek direction and concurrence from the Ministers.

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