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The Protocol Relating to an Amendment to the Convention on International Civil Aviation [Article 50(a)] and the Protocol Relating to an Amendment to the Convention on International Civil Aviation [Article 56]
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Protocols amending the Convention on International Civil Aviation, 1947
Responsible Department:
Transport
Administering Department:
Transport
Treaty Summary:
These protocols increase the membership of two bodies of ICAO. The protocol amending Article 50(a) allows for increased membership on the Council and the protocol amending Article 56 allows for increased membership on the Air Navigation Commission.
Increased membership on these two bodies of ICAO will allow for more proportionate and diverse representation in ICAO decision making. Ratification of the protocols will demonstrate New Zealand’s commitment to being a good global citizen by supporting representative and proportionate decision making.
Larger membership may be advantageous to New Zealand if, in the future, New Zealand wishes to campaign for and fill a position on the Council or the ANC.
The costs and impacts of ratifying the protocols are minimal because they do not require any legislative change and do not impose any additional obligations or financial costs on New Zealand.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
New Zealand deposited its instrument of ratification on 25 September 2019.
Organisation:
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Is Signed By NZ:
No
Signature Date:
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
Tokelau
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
There is no potential impact on Maori interests.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
There are no impacts on other stakeholders.
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