Monitoring Committee Each participating economy is required to establish a Monitoring Committee to take responsibility for administration of the APEC Architect framework in that economy, after receiving authorisation by the Central Council to do so.  Monitoring Committees act with delegated authority from the Central Council to implement its policies and carry out its duties. The primary duty of a Monitoring Committee is to operate a section of the APEC Architect Register for the enrolment of APEC Architects registered/licensed in that economy.  It must confirm that candidates for APEC Architect registration have complied with criteria adopted by the Central Council and assess the professional practice experience they have obtained as registered/licensed architects.  Each Monitoring Committee is also responsible for ensuring the continued maintenance of required standards. Monitoring Committees are the constituent bodies of the Central Council.  They must nominate one or more representatives to the Council, with each Monitoring Committee entitled to one vote.  They are called upon to contribute from time to time to the administrative and review functions of the Central Council and generally to act as centres of information on all APEC Architect matters, and to promote its purposes. The decision taken by the Central Council are reached by consensus and are not binding on the regulatory authority of any participating economy.   Authorisation of Monitoring Committees Newly formed Monitoring Committees wishing to establish a section of the APEC Architect Register must first be authorised by the Central Council to do so.  Application for authorisation must be accompanied by information on the professional recognition/accreditation systems in place in the economy and details of its proposals for assessment of APEC Architect criteria, and any other information the Council deems necessary.  Advice on the structure of the Monitoring Committee and its arrangements for administration of the section of the APEC Architect Register within its economy will also required. Monitoring Committees that have been granted authorisation may establish a section of the APEC Architect Register. (For further information, please refer to the Operations Manual)