The Technical and Scientific Committee Secretariat is under the Chairmanship of the Technical and Scientific Committee, and is responsible for providing administrative support to the Committee.

The Secretariat is empowered to:
1)	Ensure the preparation of documents and provision of administrative support for the Technical and Scientific Committee;
2)	Carry out necessary coordination for the Committee's support;
3)	Ensure the filing and distribution of documents;
4)	Keep strictly to deadlines;
5)	Employ necessary measures to ensure the attendance of those called to the meeting and other invited parties.