(Aim)

Article 2:

This committee seeks to promote the appropriate conservation and management of the World Heritage List inscribed Shirakami-sanchi. To this end, we strive to facilitate mutual communication and coordination among the organizations concerned.

(Composition of the Committee)

Article 3:

The Committee shall be composed of the following organizations: Tohoku District National Parks and Wildlife Office Aomori Regional Forestry Office Akita Regional Forestry Office Aomori Prefecture Aomori Prefecture Board of Education Akita Prefecture Akita Prefecture Board of Education

(Matters of the Committee)

Article 4:

To achieve the aims set out in Article 2, this committee shall discuss and coordinate the following matters. (1) Matters that are necessary to facilitate cooperation among the organizations concerned with regard to the implementation of conservation and management measures. (2) Matters concerning the Management Plan (3) Other matters that are deemed necessary by the Committee to facilitate the effective implementation of conservation and management measures.

(Secretaries)

Article 5: Secretaries shall be selected for the Committee.

(1) The following will be eligible for the position of secretary:

• Chief, National Parks Management Section. Tohoku District National Parks and Wildlife Office
  
• Director, Guidance Division, Forestry Management Department, Aomori Regional Forestry Office,
  
• Director, Guidance Division, Forestry Management Department, Akita Regional Forestry Office
  
• Director, Nature Conservation Division, Environment and Health Department, Aomori Prefecture
  
• Director, Forestry Administration Division, Agriculture and Forestry Department, Aomori Prefecture
  
• Director, Culture Division, Board of Education, Aomori Prefecture
  
• Director, Forestry Administration Division, Forestry Department, Akita Prefecture
  
• Director, Culture Division, Board of Education, Akita Prefecture

(2)	In order to facilitate the effective operation of the meeting, the Secretaries shall hold a Secretaries' meeting whenever necessary, and shall facilitate communication and coordination among the organizations concerned.

• Planning Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, of the Environment
  
• Planning Division, Private Forest Department, Forestry Agency
  
• Management Planning Division, National Forest Management Department, Forestry Agency
  
• Monuments and Sites Division, Cultural Properties Protection Department. Agency for Cultural Affairs