Description

EASTERN CARIBBEAN ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ECERA) PROJECT
Inaugural Meeting of the Regional Energy Committee (REC)
Held on November 9, 2012 at the Rex Grenada Hotel in Grenada
SUMMARY OF KEY DECISIONS

Chair: Grenada

INFORMATION SHARING AND UPDATES
1. Operational Manual. It was noted that this is a dynamic document which is expected to be updated throughout implementation of the project. A draft Operational Manual has been prepared and will be reviewed and revised by the PMU, as necessary. It was agreed that the proposed revised document would be circulated to the REC for review, comments and endorsement.

2. Communication. To enhance communication, it was agreed that Project Coordination Units in the two current Participating Countries (Grenada and Saint Lucia) as well as the OECS Commissioners should be included in communications (including Decisions of REC meetings and Progress Reports).

3. Staffing. A Procurement Specialist, Project Accountant and Administrative Assistant are expected to join the Project Management Unit (PMU) from around December 15, 2012. To this end, it was agreed that these positions would be on a full time basis. REC agreed that the final outcome on the selection process for PMU staff should be sent to the REC. It was noted that the Project Manager was hired and commenced employment on November 5, 2012.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE REC
4. Intended Scope and Jurisdiction of the ECERA. The meeting discussed the role of the ECERA as an ‘energy’ regulatory authority versus ‘electricity’ regulatory authority.
i. It agreed that the title of the Project will remain the Eastern Caribbean Energy Regulatory Authority.