In the absence of the Chairman, these duties are performed by the Vice Chairman. Meetings are held at the call of or with the advance approval of the Executive Director. The Committee meets approximately twice each year. Special meetings may be called as necessary. Notice of each meeting is published in the Federal Register.
All meetings are open to the public.
Members of the public are permitted to appear before or file statements with the Committee. The Executive Director or a designated Coast Guard representative must be present at each Committee meeting. This official has the authority and duty to adjourn the meeting whenever such action is deemed to be in the public interest. A quorum exists when at least one half of the appointed members are present. A quorum must exist for any official action, including any voting, to occur.