CLOSING REMARKS Sample Clauses

CLOSING REMARKS. 21.1 The Vice-chair thanked everybody who had taken part in the meeting, the Secretariat, the technical staff, the interpreters, the stenographers, and everyone else involved in meeting organisation. She welcomed the new appointees to ACAP positions. The Vice-chair then reflected on her close working relationship and friendship with the out-going Chair, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇. She thanked him for his outstanding contribution to ▇▇▇▇’s work and wished him well in his future endeavours. 21.2 Many other delegates then expressed their thanks to the Chair for his dedicated work on behalf of ▇▇▇▇. 21.3 The Chair, in his closing remarks, described his experiences as AC Chair and how much he had learned from this role. He recalled the many experiences and friendships around the world that had come his way through his ACAP work. He highlighted the progress achieved by the Agreement over this period and noted challenges ahead. The Chair also recalled the excellent contribution to ACAP’s work by ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (who has left his position as Co-convenor of the SBWG to manage the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island mouse eradication project) and ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇’s honorary Information Officer, who has given years of dedication to the Agreement and will be retiring in mid-2022. Finally, the Chair thanked all ACAP officials for their hard work and dedication, and reiterated the Vice-chair’s thanks to all involved in running the meeting. 21.4 The Advisory Committee thanked the Chair and Vice-chair for their excellent stewardship during the meeting.

CLOSING REMARKS. 22.1 In closing the meeting, the Chair thanked all AC members for their contributions to the excellent outcomes. He also thanked non-Party Range States, Namibia and the USA for their participation, as well as Chinese Taipei as an APEC Member Economy participating as an Observer. He acknowledged NGOs BirdLife International and HSI who also made valuable contribution to the meeting, reflecting their active involvement in the Agreement. The Chair also expressed thanks to the Secretariat, to the host country (Peru), to the hotel and to the interpreters and technicians for their efforts. The Chair highlighted the following outcomes of the meeting: the review (and endorsement) of recommendations from the Working Groups; the consideration of reporting to the MoP and what it should contain; an important message to the MoP about the conservation crisis and the plight of some populations; promotion of a Communications Strategy and a Strategy for engagement with RFMCOs; the importance of adequate funding for the AC Work Programme. 22.2 The Vice-chair endorsed the Chair’s comments, as did several delegations. She expressed her personal thanks and those of the Advisory Committee to the Chair for his professional steering of the meeting, as well as for his work and leadership in the past intersessional period.

CLOSING REMARKS. 11.1 The Chair summarised the meeting outcomes, in relation to the objectives agreed at the start of the meeting. She noted that MoP7: • adopted a resolution on the Budget and Scale of Contributions • adopted resolutions endorsing the Advisory Committee Work Programme and the Secretariat Work Programme • adopted a resolution amending the ACAP staff regulations • appointed the Government of Tasmania as the External Auditor for the ACAP Budget over the coming three years • decided to renew the Executive Secretary’s salary by 2.5 years from December 2022 • formed a recruitment subcommittee for the next recruitment of an Executive Secretary • formed a performance assessment subcommittee to assist the Advisory Committee Chair with the annual performance assessment of the Executive Secretary • established an intersessional group to review the financial regulations 11.2 The Chair thanked the Governor of Tasmania for officially opening the meeting. She also thanked the Vice-chair, the Secretariat team, the interpreters, the stenographers, and the technical support (Congress Rental). She made a special mention of ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇’s honorary Information Officer, for his many years of dedication to the Agreement (see 4.1.2, above). 11.3 The meeting participants echoed these thanks to ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇. In addition, Parties thanked the Chair and Vice-chair, the Secretariat, the host country (Australia) and the interpreters. 11.4 The Chair then closed the Seventh Session of the Meeting of the Parties. 1. to adopt the attached Rules of Procedure in Appendix A. (1) Unless otherwise stated, these rules of procedure shall apply to any Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, convened in accordance with Article VIII of the Agreement. (2) Unless specified to the contrary in a relevant instrument, these rules shall apply mutatis mutandis to any other meeting held within the framework of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, except for the Advisory Committee, which has established its own rules of procedure. (3) Where any inconsistency between these Rules and the Agreement arises, the Agreement shall prevail.

CLOSING REMARKS. We appreciate the opportunity to offer our services to your project. Should you desire that we revise any portion of this proposal, we will be pleased to meet with you to discuss the revisions. We look forward to being of service to you. Respectfully submitted, HTS, Inc. Consultants ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Ph.D., P.E. President Attachments: Cost Estimate SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: JH/rg ▇▇▇▇▇ Plantation Road - Roadway Rehabilitation 23-00248 Rev 3

CLOSING REMARKS. 11.1 All Parties extended their sincere thanks to the Government of South Africa for hosting the meeting, as well as the memorable social events organised during the week. Parties highlighted the positive atmosphere and spirit of cooperation throughout the meeting, and the welcome participation of observers. Parties also expressed their thanks to the Chair, Vice-chair, and the Secretariat for steering the meeting through some complex issues. 11.2 The Chair noted the achievements of the session and acknowledged the valuable contributions of delegates to a successful meeting. He also thanked the interpreters, technical staff, and staff of the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre for their effort in ensuring the smooth running of the event. 11.3 The Vice-chair thanked the Executive Secretary, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, for his excellent guidance at this meeting; his last meeting of the Agreement in this role before relinquishing the position at the end of the year. The meeting joined in warmly thanking him for his dedicated involvement with the Agreement over the last decade, wishing him all the best for his future. In reply, he thanked all his colleagues within the ACAP community for their support and friendship. 11.4 The Chair then closed the Sixth Session of the Meeting of the Parties. Recalling that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus is listed in Annex 1 of the Agreement; Considering the recommendation of the Advisory Committee (AC10) to amend the nomenclature for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus in Annex 1 of the Agreement. Pursuant to Article XII(5) of the Agreement, to adopt the following amendment to Annex 1 of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels:  ‘Ardenna creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus’ shall be replaced by ‘Ardenna creatopus’ in the current list of petrel species in Annex 1. to approve the Secretariat Work Programme in Appendix A. Time (days) Funds (AUD) Time (days) Funds (AUD) Time (days) Funds (AUD)

CLOSING REMARKS. We appreciate the opportunity to offer our services to your project. Should you desire that we revise any portion of this proposal, we will be pleased to meet with you to discuss the revisions. We look forward to being of service to you. Respectfully submitted, HTS, Inc. Consultants ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Ph.D., P.E. President Attachments: Proposed Boring Location Cost Estimate (Task 1) Cost Estimate (Task 2)

CLOSING REMARKS. ‌ learn from. He suggested that communication is absolutely key to acheiveing out climate goals, that equity is essential to consider, and high carbon prices are important – but feasibility considerations must be addressed. It would be interesting to arrange a conference in a few years time, to understand the impact the INNOPATHS project and research will have had.

CLOSING REMARKS. 16 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

CLOSING REMARKS. We appreciate having the opportunity to present this proposal to GCE and look forward to being of service to you. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Respectfully submitted, HTS, Inc. Consultants ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Ph.D., P.E. President Attachment: Cost Estimate JH:rg TOTAL $ 1,305,948.00 $ 104,000.00 $ 76,800.00 $ 144,825.00 $ 19,060.00 $ 1,650,633.00 FUNCTION CODE 102 - FEASIBILITY STUDIES $28,026 $28,026 FUNCTION CODE 130 – RIGHT-OF-WAY DATA $44,897 $46,000 $90,897 FUNCTION CODE 145 – MANAGING CONTRACTED $49,480 $49,480 FUNCTION CODE ▇▇▇ - ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ DESIGN $1,176,725 $58,000 $76,800 $144,825 $19,060 $1,475,410 1. Printing, Repro and Plotting (B/W Copies @ $0.20/ea) $2,200 2.Color Printing and Photocopying A.(8 1/2" x 11")($0.75/ea) $400 B.(11" x 17")($1.50/ea) $1,300 3.Roll Plots ($20)(3'X8') $600 5.Mileage ($0.57/mile) $855 6.Deliveries (At Cost) $600 7. TDLR Inspection and Approval (Accessibility Check) $865 116 Task Description Principal Project Manager Project Engineer Civil Engineer CAD Technician Clerical Total Man Hrs Direct Labor Subconsultant Coordination Subs Total Obtain & Review Existing plans, documents, etc. 8 14 20 16 58 $8,172 $8,172 Conduct Field Reconnaissance 2 8 20 20 20 70 $10,072 $10,072 Project kick-off meeting 2 4 4 2 12 $2,178 $2,178 Develop Project Design Criteria 2 4 16 30 52 $7,604 $7,604 ROW Plans (▇▇▇▇▇▇ & Assoc., Inc.) 0 $0 $46,000 $46,000 ROW survey Coordination 0 $0 $4,600 $4,600 Utility Inventory and Utility Layout and Utility Conflict Table Preparation 1 8 40 54 54 157 $20,792 $20,792 Utility Coordination 1 8 24 30 20 83 $11,664 $11,664 Design and coordinate proposed electrical meter connection (Service Outlet Locations (SOLs)). 4 12 8 4 28 $4,200 $4,200 Utility Coordination Meetings (2 meetings) 2 8 8 1 19 $3,641 $3,641 Provide General Coordination 2 16 30 48 30 126 $17,940 $17,940 Monthly Progress Report (12 Month Duration) 2 12 12 26 $5,104 $5,104 Prepare and Maintain Project Schedule 2 6 20 28 $5,024 $5,024 Attend Coordination Meetings Once a Month for 12 Months (12 Meetings) 4 36 36 16 92 $15,832 $15,832 Prepare Meeting Minutes (12 Meetings) 6 12 36 54 $5,580 $5,580 Field Survey (▇▇▇▇▇▇ & Assoc., Inc.) 0 $0 $58,000 $58,000 Field survey Coordination 0 $0 $5,800 $5,800 Prepare Geometric Project Layout 2 12 24 36 90 164 $21,112 $21,112 Meeting to finalize the design layout 1 4 4 9 $1,788 $1,788 Title Sheet (1 sheet) 1 2 4 4 8 19 $2,692 ...