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About PATH:
On the Road to the Hydrogen Economy
The Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen (PATH) was established
in 2002 in collaboration with the governments and national hydrogen associations
of Canada, Japan and the United States. Since then it has expanded to include
the national hydrogen associations of France, the United Kingdom, Mexico and
Poland.
Since its founding PATH has focused on three
major activities: building the international network of hydrogen advocates by
holding Executive Meetings around the world; sharing information among members
through newsletters, webpages, and the Initiative Database; and developing codes
and standards for the safe use of hydrogen. The PATH Board of Directors has
drawn up a list of additional activities that PATH should engage in, including:
helping countries form hydrogen associations; sharing association management
best practices; sharing public education and other outreach communications among
members; facilitating professor and student exchanges between countries; and
maintaining a calendar of events and project opportunities.
Membership
The
national association of each country may apply to be a member of PATH, with only
one association per country. It is the responsibility of that association to
represent all hydrogen interests within their country. If a country does not
have an association, the member may be an appropriate institute or government
agency, although it is PATHs goal to have an industry-oriented association
created when circumstances warrant. PATH associations are encouraged to
communicate with and engage state/provincial and similar organizations within
its country.
Organization and
Governance
PATH will be governed by the General Assembly
composed of a representative of each association. A Board of seven Directors
elected by the General Assembly will conduct management oversight, conduct
routine business, and make recommendations to the General Assembly for actions
and votes of the General Assembly. A Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board,
with two-year terms, will be elected by the Board and will be the visible,
public leaders of PATH.
To encourage each national
association to join PATH, dues have been indefinitely suspended. Funding of
administrative and management support will be through sponsorship of key
activities by international companies and other organizations that support
PATHs mission.
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