ARTICLE 6.2 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Association shall be administered and governed by an Executive Committee comprising of 10 members to be nominated by the general body for a period of 2 Gregorian years. The members of the Executive Committee are to be nominated and elected from the members of the Association.

Meetings of the Committee shall be headed by a Chairman to be appointed among the members of the Committee. The Chairman shall posses at least 10 years of experience in Liner / Tramp Ships agencies and shall have been carrying out such activities in the UAE for at least 5 years.

The Committee shall also appoint a Vice - Chairman. The Vice - Chairman shall also posses at least 10 years of experience in Liner / Tramp Ships agencies and shall have been carrying out such activities in the UAE for at least 5 years.

Decisions of the Committee shall be resolved with simple majority of it's members : the Chairman shall have a casting vote.

Official correspondence with authorities shall be conducted through the General Secretary, to be appointed by the Committee.

The treasurer to be appointed by the Committee amongst them shall handle the accounts and finance of the Association.

The Executive Committee has an Honorary Chairman who is not a regular member of the Committee. The Director General of Dubai Ports and Customs Department shall be hereby appointed as Honorary Chairman. The Honorary Chairman shall provide support and guidance and contribute to the development of the Association.