"Article 4- Of the attributions of the CDI. Law Nº 8065 in its Articles 6 and 7 indicates the competencies of the Council, which are basically summarized as: making decisions on policy, planning, direction, supervision, and coordination regarding the activity of the Parque Marino del Pacífico. Its decisions exhaust the administrative channel. Its general coordinator may enter into cooperation agreements with public and private non-profit entities, for the purpose of implementing the objectives of said Park.
The Council shall appoint the Executive Director of the Park from a shortlist of three candidates, for a period of 4 years with the possibility of being re-elected, who meet the professional profile defined by the Council and who come from institutions that have the resources for the contracting. The above, as long as a position has not been created under the Civil Service Regime that meets the suitable profile to perform the functions." "Article 8- Of the minutes, the agreements, and the quorum. Summarized minutes shall be drawn up for all sessions, which shall be submitted for approval in the first part of the following session. These shall record at least the names of the attendees, the day's agenda, an extract of the discussion, and a literal transcription of the agreements taken, compliance dates, and those responsible. The minutes shall be signed by the President, the Executive Director, and by those members who have recorded their dissenting vote.
In the event that any of the members present written presentations and wishes them to be integrated into the minutes, the Council shall proceed to its analysis and eventual approval. When any of the participants wishes to reason their vote on a particular point, their reasoning shall be recorded in the minutes.
The quorum is formed by three directors. The quorum may exceptionally be integrated virtually by a member of the Council, provided that the reasons why the session was held in the indicated manner are justified, noting which of the Council members has been present virtually, in that case, by which technological mechanism the presence was produced, identification of the place where the absent member is located, the compatibility of systems; as well as the other elements required by Law.
The agreements are taken by simple majority, constituted by half plus one of the members present. In case of a tie, the matter shall be put to a vote again, 15 minutes later. If the tie continues, the President of the Council shall have the casting vote. The agreements shall be definitively adopted in the following ordinary session, unless the members present agree to their definitive adoption by a vote of two-thirds of all the members of the Council.
On matters of utmost importance thus considered by two or more members of the Council, the agreements thereon must be adopted by a qualified majority, that being four of the members present at the corresponding session.
The Coordination of the Council may submit for ad referendum approval, by a qualified majority of 4 votes, agreements on aspects of procedure or form.
When for any reason an agreement could not be fulfilled or had to be postponed, it shall be so recorded in the respective minutes." "Article 9- On the time and place of the sessions. The Council shall meet in ordinary session once a month in itinerant venues, defined by mutual agreement. It may be called extraordinarily by its General Coordinator or by at least three of its members, with due communication being given through the Secretary at least 5 business days in advance.
In the event that there is no quorum at the indicated time, a thirty-minute wait shall be granted; once this has elapsed without the minimum number of three directors being reached, the meeting shall be suspended, with this recorded in the respective minutes that must be drawn up indicating the persons present.
The call for ordinary and extraordinary sessions shall be made to all directors, by electronic mail or fax, unless the Council authorizes other means, at least 5 business days in advance. Otherwise, the call shall lack validity." "Article 13.-Procedure for resolving conflicts. The work of the Council shall be governed by these Regulations, and under the spirit of consensus with which it was created. In case of conflict, the Coordinator may appoint a subcommittee from among its members that will analyze and settle the matter and propose solution options at the next session.
In matters not regulated by these Regulations, the provisions of the General Law of Public Administration Nº 6227, regarding collegial bodies, shall apply."