Operational principles for Ministerial Councils have been developed to promote cooperative and collaborative relationships. This covers:
- Timely administrative processes
- Focused priorities
- Shared agenda setting
- Clear decision making processes
- Informed and collaborative decision making
- Adequate resourcing
- Flexible chairing arrangements
- Regular meeting attendance
Guidance for intergovernmental meetings
This document is intended to offer guidance on the structure, operations and expectations of intergovernmental meetings.