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SCRS PLENARY SESSIONS16.5 Profile for the By-Catch Coordinator positionThe Convener of the Sub-Committee on Ecosystems presented an overview of the development of the profile forthe By-catch Coordinator position. This proposal was further discussed in the Sub-Committee on Statisticswhich also provided input to the profile. The proposal tried to establish a balance between the duties involvingdatabase management and the scientific analysis of by-catches. The Committee noted that this position ispending the Commission’s approval for inclusion in the 2010 Commission Budget.Reference was made to the funds made available from the United States that would permit hiring a person forabout one-year to carry out this work. Therefore, the SCRS considered it was priority to get the Commission’sapproval for this as a permanent position at the Secretariat.The proposed profile is attached as Appendix 11.16.6 OthersThe Committee discussed the need to update the current glossary of assessment terms. In view of timeconstraints at this session, the Committee decided that this work should proceed in the intersessional period.17. Adoption of the report and closureThe Committee adopted the Report during the meeting.Following the adoption of the Report, the Secretariat presented the French and Spanish versions of the ICCATweb page. The Committee recognized the Secretariat’s work and its quality. Likewise, the Committeecommended the excellent level of the ICCAT web site, in particular, its extensive content and constant updating.The SCRS also pointed out the quality and professionalism of ICCAT’s translation work.The SCRS Chairman thanked the scientists and the Secretariat for their collaboration during the meeting and alsoexpressed his appreciation to the interpreters for their work.Lastly, the Executive Secretary reiterated his gratitude to the scientists, interpreters and the Secretariat for theexcellent work done.Following these interventions, the meeting was adjourned.167