Vice Chairs

Mandates

The Vice Chair for Advocacy and Implementation is responsible for developing and, with Steering Group approval, implementing a work plan to promote and advocate for the use of ICN work product by competition authorities throughout the world.

2009-2010 projects aim to promote better use of ICN work product and facilitate technical assistance for ICN members via the Advocacy and Implementation Network Support Program.

The Vice Chair for International Coordination is responsible for developing, in consultation with the Vice Chair for Outreach and the Vice Chair for Advocacy and Implementation, and implementing with Steering Group approval a work plan to coordinate the work of ICN with that of other international organisations in a way that meets the needs of ICN members in terms of outreach, advocacy, and implementation.

2009-2010 projects promote enhanced engagement between the ICN and other relevant international organisations in three work streams: (1) preparing a database of networks and organisations in competition-related activities; (2) working with ICN Working Group chairs to identify ICN work products that are particularly suitable for use in the provision of technical assistance; (3) liaising with regional networks and international organizations to identify opportunities to coordinate technical assistance and outreach efforts, using ICN work product.

The Vice Chair for Outreach is responsible for developing and, with Steering Group approval, implementing a work plan to engage ICN member agencies and nongovernmental advisors from ICN member jurisdictions in the activities of the ICN (e.g., workshops, working groups, annual conferences), to encourage use of ICN work products and adoption of ICN best practices, and to ensure that the diversity of views and interests of ICN members are represented.

2009-2010 projects promote enhanced engagement for members. The Vice Chair is developing an ICN weblog and bulletin board, and an outreach package for new members and member agency staff. The Vice Chair is also preparing an outreach study that will identify longer term strategies for greater and more diverse participation.