Guilherme Da Costa and Steve Wearne on chairing Codex
"He always listens. He is open to reason and debate. He is open to thinking differently if the facts change". These the words of Chairperson-elect Steve Wearne on his predecessor Guilherme Da Costa in an interview held as CAC44 came to a close in November 2021.
With a collective emphasis on listening and an awareness of the need to draw on the different views held within the Codex membership the "two chairs" underline the importance of collaboration and teamwork as Codex continues to charter new waters in virtual working.
Steve Wearne effectively takes over from Da Costa once CAC44 completes its session with the outstanding elements of the meeting report to be adopted on 14 December 2021.
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Guilherme Da Costa and Steve Wearne on chairing Codex
"He always listens. He is open to reason and debate. He is open to thinking differently if the facts change". These the words of Chairperson-elect Steve Wearne on his predecessor Guilherme Da Costa in an interview held as CAC44 came to a close in November 2021.
With a collective emphasis on listening and an awareness of the need to draw on the different views held within the Codex membership the "two chairs" underline the importance of collaboration and teamwork as Codex continues to charter new waters in virtual working.
Steve Wearne effectively takes over from Da Costa once CAC44 completes its session with the outstanding elements of the meeting report to be adopted on 14 December 2021.
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