C/S G.003 - INTRODUCTION TO THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM Issue 7

The Cospas-Sarsat Council, consisting of one representative from each of the Parties to the ICSPA, is established by Articles 7, 8, and 9 of the Agreement. This Council is responsible for all aspects of the implementation of the Cospas-Sarsat System. While it may delegate various parts of this responsibility to other bodies (as described in section 8 below), the final decision on any matter of importance to the Programme must be made by the Council.