Resolution Number | Resolution | Resolution Content | Location and Agenda Item |
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2015-15
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Maintenance of IAF Technical Committee Documents
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The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved that references to ISO/IEC 17021 in IAF documents shall be understood to refer to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 in relation to CABs that have completed the transition and after the transition period.
However ABs and CABs will need to take account of the changes in ISO/IEC 17021-1 when using IAF documents which may not be revised until after the transition period to reference ISO/IEC 17021-1.
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Milan IAF29-10
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2015-16
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Development of IAF Documents
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The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved that a permanent committee may, subject to the agreement of its members, waive circulation of a draft document to its members for 30-day comment (ref: IAF PR-2, clause 3.5[ii]) and proceed directly to 60-day comment of all IAF members.
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Milan IAF29-10
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2015-17
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MLA Committee
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Chairman of the MLA Committee (ref IAF GA29_11) and noted the MLA Committee program.
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Milan IAF29-11
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2015-18
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New Regional MLA Scope Extensions
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The General Assembly noted the MLA scope extensions, since the 2014 General Assembly, of the following IAF Regional Body Members:
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Milan IAF29-11
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2015-19
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New IAF MLA Signatories
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The General Assembly noted the admissions to the IAF MLA, since the 2014 General Assembly, of the following IAF Members:
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Milan IAF29-11
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2015-20
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New AB MLA Scope Extension
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The General Assembly noted the MLA scope extensions, since the 2014 General Assembly, of the following IAF AB Members:
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Milan IAF29-11
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2015-21
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User Advisory Committee (UAC)
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the new Chair of the User Advisory Committee (ref IAF GA29_14).
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Milan IAF29-14
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2015-22
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Conformity Assessment Body Advisory Committee (CABAC)
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Chair of the Conformity Assessment Body Advisory Committee.
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Milan IAF29-15
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2015-23
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Accreditation Body Information Exchange Group (ABIEG)
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Co-Chair of the
Accreditation Body Information Exchange Group.
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Milan IAF29-16
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2015-24
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Election of IAF Directors
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The General Assembly congratulated the following Directors on their election to the IAF Board for three year terms ending at the 2018 General Assembly:
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Milan IAF29-17
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2015-25
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Election of Committee Chairs
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The General Assembly congratulated the following members elected as IAF Committee
Chairs for three year terms ending at the 2018 General Assembly Meeting:
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Milan IAF29-18
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2015-26
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Membership of the Financial Oversight Committee (FOC)
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The General Assembly agreed to appoint Jan van der Poel for a three-year term as an Accreditation Body Member for the complete years of 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Notes:
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Milan IAF29-19
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2015-27
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Outgoing Board Members, Chairs and FOC Member
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The General Assembly expressed its appreciation to the outgoing Board members, Chairs and FOC member for their dedicated service to IAF.
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Milan IAF29-19
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2015-28
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Confirmation of the JGA 15 Resolutions
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The General Assembly confirmed the Resolutions adopted by IAF and ILAC at the 15th IAF-ILAC Joint General Assembly as listed in Annex 1 to this document.
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Milan IAF29-21
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2015-29
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2015 Annual Meetings
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The General Assembly expressed its appreciation for the excellent meeting arrangements and friendly atmosphere provided by L’Ente Italiano Di Accreditamento (ACCREDIA) for the 29th meeting of the IAF General Assembly and associated meetings,
28 October to 06 November in Milan, Italy.
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Milan IAF29-23
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JGA15-01
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Reports from External Organisations
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The Joint General Assembly received with appreciation the presentations and reports from the following organizations:
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Milan JGA15
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JGA15-02
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Report from ISO
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The Joint General Assembly received with appreciation the presentation and report from the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and in particular the activities of CASCO.
Further the Joint General Assembly expresses its appreciation for the liaison work and cooperation and leadership of Messrs Rob Steele, Lane Hallenbeck and Sean Mac Curtain.
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Milan JGA15
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JGA15-03
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IEC-ILAC-IAF MoU
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The Joint General Assembly endorses the re-signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IEC, ILAC and IAF, as a replacement for the existing MoU between IEC, ILAC and IAF.
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Milan JGA15
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JGA15-04
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Reports from IAF and ILAC Regional Groups
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The Joint General Assembly received with appreciation the reports provided by APLAC, EA, IAAC, PAC, AFRAC, ARAC and SADCA.
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Milan JGA15
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JGA15-05
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Thank you ACCREDIA
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The Joint General Assembly expresses its appreciation to ACCREDIA, for hosting the Joint IAF/ILAC meetings 28 October to 6 November 2015, in Milan, Italy.
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Milan JGA15
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2014-01
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Acceptance of Apologies and Proxies
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The General Assembly received and accepted the list of apologies for nonattendance
and accepted the notifications of proxies by Members.
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Vancouver IAF28-2
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2014-02
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Approval of the Agenda
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The General Assembly adopted the draft Agenda (ref IAF GA 28_3).
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Vancouver IAF28-3
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2014-03
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Minutes of the Twenty-Seventh Meeting
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The General Assembly approved the draft Minutes as a true record of the Twenty-Seventh Annual Meeting, held in Seoul, South Korea, on 23 and 25 October, 2013 (ref IAF GA_27_minutes).
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Vancouver IAF28-4
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2014-04
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Report by the Chairman
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Chairman as presented.
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Vancouver IAF28-5
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2014-05
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Treasurer’s Report on the Financial Operations of IAF in 2013
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report on the Financial Affairs of IAF and the Report of the Financial Auditor on the Financial Operations of IAF, December 31, 2013 as presented.
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Vancouver IAF28-6.1
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2014-06
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Financial Oversight Committee Report
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report of the Financial Oversight Committee (ref IAF GA28_6.2), as circulated and endorsed the recommendation that the 2013 financial accounts be accepted.
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Vancouver IAF28-6.2
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2014-07
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IAF Budget for 2015
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The General Assembly approved Rev. 1 of the IAF Budget for 2015, as submitted by the
Treasurer.
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Vancouver IAF28-6.3
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2014-08
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Current Membership
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report by the Secretary on the current IAF membership as at October 2014.
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Vancouver IAF28-7
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2014-09
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Membership Changes
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The General Assembly received the Secretary’s report on the admission to the IAF MoU, since the 2013 Annual meeting, of the following Members (in order of the date of
membership approval) :
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Vancouver IAF28-7
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2014-10
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Technical Committee
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report (ref IAF GA28_8) from the Chairman of the Technical Committee and noted the Technical Committee Program.
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Vancouver IAF28-8
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2014-11
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ISO 14001: 2015: Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use
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The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved to endorse ISO 14001: 2015 as a normative document. The General Assembly further agreed that the transition period of ISO 14001: 2015 will be three years from the date of publication.
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Vancouver IAF28-8
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2014-12
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ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015: Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems
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The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved to endorse ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, as a normative document. The General Assembly further agreed that the transition period for the implementation of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 will be two years from the date of publication.
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Vancouver IAF28-8
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2014-13
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ISO 50001: Energy management systems –Requirements with guidance for use and ISO 50003: Energy management systems -Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of energy management systems
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The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, recognizes that the ISO 50001 and ISO 50003 are the appropriate standards for certification and accreditation in the energy management systems field. The General Assembly further agreed that the implementation period for ISO 50003:2014 will be three years from the date of publication.
Note: As the date of publication was 14 October 2014, the deadline for Certification Bodies to conform will be 14 October 2017.
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Vancouver IAF28-8
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2014-14
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MLA Committee
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Chairman of the MLA
Committee (ref IAF GA28_9) and noted the MLA Committee program
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Vancouver IAF28-9
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2014-15
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New IAF MLA Signatories
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The General Assembly noted the admissions to the IAF MLA, since the 2013 General Assembly, of the following IAF Members:
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Vancouver IAF28-9
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2014-16
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New MLA Scope Extensions
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The General Assembly noted the MLA scope extensions, since the 2013 General Assembly, of the following IAF Members:
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Vancouver IAF28-9
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2014-17
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IAF MLA for Accreditation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Validation and Verification Bodies
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The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, resolved to extend the scope of the IAF MLA to include the accreditation of GHG Validation and Verification Bodies, noting that the extension of the MLA will be part of the IAF MLA based on the Main scope, ISO 14065.
The scope extension process can commence on acceptance of this Resolution.
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Vancouver IAF28-9
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2014-18
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User Advisory Committee (UAC)
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Chairman of the User Advisory Committee (ref IAF GA28_12).
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Vancouver IAF28-12
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2014-19
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Conformity Assessment Body Advisory Committee (CABAC)
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Chairman of the Conformity Assessment Body Advisory Committee (ref IAF GA28_13).
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Vancouver IAF28-13
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2014-20
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Accreditation Body Information Exchange Group (ABIEG)
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The General Assembly received with appreciation the report from the Co-Chair of the Accreditation Body Information Exchange Group (ref IAF GA28_14).
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Vancouver IAF28-14
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2014-21
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Election of IAF Directors
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The General Assembly congratulated Mr Trevor Nash, ABCB, elected as Director representing Conformity Assessment Body Association Members, for a three-year term ending at the 2017 General Assembly.
Notes:
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Vancouver IAF28-15
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2014-22
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Membership of the Financial Oversight Committee (FOC)
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The General Assembly agreed to appoint Mr Eric Janssens (EOQ) for a second two-year term as an Association Member, for the complete years of 2015 and 2016, and Mr Marcos Oliveira (CGCRE) for a final two-year term as an Accreditation Body Member, for the complete years of 2015 and 2016, and as Chair of the FOC for 2015 and 2016.
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Vancouver IAF28-17
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2014-23
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Confirmation of the JGA 14 Resolutions
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The General Assembly confirmed the Resolutions adopted by IAF and ILAC at the 14th IAF-ILAC Joint General Assembly as listed in Annex 1 to this document.
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Vancouver IAF28-21
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2014-24
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Annual Meeting Surplus
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The General Assembly expressed its appreciation to our Korean hosts of the 2013 Annual Meeting for the refund of the surplus from that meeting, to be applied against future annual meetings.
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Vancouver IAF28-22
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2014-25
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Annual Meetings
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The General Assembly expressed its appreciation for the excellent meeting arrangements and friendly atmosphere provided by the National Standardization Council of Thailand and IAF and ILAC for the 28th meeting of the IAF General Assembly and associated meetings, 08 to 17 October 2014, in Vancouver, Canada.
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Vancouver IAF28-22
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JGA14-01
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Reports from External Organisations
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The Joint General Assembly received with appreciation the presentations and reports from the following organizations:
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Vancouver JGA14
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JGA14-02
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OIML-ILAC-IAF MoU
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The Joint General Assembly welcomed the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between OIML, ILAC and IAF, as a replacement for the existing MoU between OIML, ILAC and IAF.
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Vancouver JGA14
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JGA14-03
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UNIDO-ILAC-IAF MoU
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The Joint General Assembly welcomed the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNIDO, ILAC and IAF, as a replacement for the existing MoU between UNIDO, ILAC and IAF.
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Vancouver JGA14
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JGA14-04
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Reports from IAF and ILAC Regional Groups
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The Joint General Assembly received with appreciation the reports provided by APLAC, EA, IAAC, PAC, AFRAC, ARAC and SADCA.
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Vancouver JGA14
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JGA14-05
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Thank you TISI
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The Joint General Assembly expresses its appreciation to TISI, in the role of honorary host for the Joint IAF/ILAC meetings 8 to 17 October 2014, in Vancouver, Canada
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Vancouver JGA14
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