Memory of the World Committee for Asia/Pacific
(MOWCAP) comprises the Memory of the World National
Committees in the region. It is structured as
follows:
The General Meeting, convened biennially, shall
determine the policies and activities of MOWCAP.
It shall take decisions on program submitted
to it by the Bureau. The General Meeting shall
also elect members of the Bureau.
The First
General Meeting was held in Beijing, China
in November 1998. The
Second
General Meeting was convened in Manila,
the Philippines in November 2005. The
Third General Meeting was held in Canberra,
Australia in February 2008.
MOWCAP elects a Chairperson and one or more
Vice-Chairpersons (as need requires) and a Secretary
General that form the Bureau. The assigned UNESCO
Regional Advisor shall be an ex officio member.
If required, the Bureau may establish additional
positions and appoint Special Advisors.
The Bureau is responsible for the planning,
organizing, implementing and monitoring of the
work programs approved by the General Meeting
of MOWCAP. Bureau members are normally elected
for a term of four years. The Bureau normally
meets once a year.
Principal of Archive Associates, a consultancy
company. Formerly Deputy Director of the National
Film and Sound Archive of Australia (1984-2001),
Mr Edmondson writes, teaches and speaks widely
on professional issues and serves on several
national and international committees in his
field. He also serves on the Australian Memory
of the World Committee as well as MOW International
Register Subcommittee.
Responsibilities
According to Rule 6(1) of "The
Bureau: Rules of Procedure", the Chairperson
shall declare the opening and closing of meetings,
direct discussions, ensure observance of the
"Rules of Procedure", accord the right
to speak, put questions to the vote, announce
decisions, rule on points of order, control
the proceedings and maintain order.
Vice-Chairperson:Ms Carmen PADILLA (Philippines)
Responsibilities According to Rule 6(2) of "The
Bureau: Rules of Procedure", the Vice-Chairperson(s)
shall assume duties and portfolios assigned
by the Chairperson.
Secretary General:Mr Simon Fook-keung CHU (Hong Kong SAR,
China)
Acting Secretary
General: Ms Helen SWINNERTON (Hong
Kong SAR, China)
Responsibilities
According to Rule 8(2) of "The
Bureau: Rules of Procedure", "the Secretary
General shall act as the executive head of the
Secretariat responsible to the Chairperson."
Rule 8 (4) also provides that the "Secretary
General shall present an administrative and
financial report to each ordinary session of
MOWCAP.
UNESCO Regional Advisor:Dr Susanne ORNAGER
Special Advisors: Ms Sarah CHOY (Hong Kong SAR, China) Mr Akira GENBA (Japan)
To undertake MOWCAP Programs, the Bureau may
establish subcommittees or task forces as it
considers necessary and practical from time
to time. There are two Subcommittees in MOWCAP:
To promote the
visibility and corporate image of MOWCAP.
To arouse awareness and interest
in the documentary treasures of the region.
To introduce a wide range
of documentary treasures to those with little
or no access to modern information technology.
To encourage the appreciation
and use of documentary heritage in research,
studies and other activities.
To provide a communication
channel for information sharing and exchange
of knowledge and opinion.
Chairperson:Mr GUO Shuyin (China)
Register
Subcommittee ("MOWCAP Register
Subcommittee: Rules of Procedure")
The Register Subcommittee is composed of no
fewer than three members, including a Chairperson
appointed by MOWCAP, for their expertise. Additional
temporary members may be invited to attend specific
meetings. The term of office is four years and
eligible for immediate reappointment to ensure
continuity. The Subcommittee normally meets
at least once every two years.
In liaison with the MOWCAP Bureau, the Register
Subcommittee oversees the assessment of nominations
for the Asia/Pacific MOW Register and provides
recommendations for their inscription or rejection
in each MOWCAP meeting. It interprets selection
criteria and liaises with other bodies or individuals
involved in the assessment of the nominations.
It offers advice to the National MOW Committees
within the Asia/Pacific region in the management
of their national registers.
Members of the Register Subcommittee are to
be elected.
