PAME activities are governed by the Arctic Council Working Group Common Operating Guidelines. The Operating Guidelines are to be read and used in conjunction with other documents, including:
- the 1996 Ottawa Declaration establishing the Arctic Council
- the AC Rules of Procedure (RoP)
- the AC Observer Manual for Subsidiary Bodies
- and other relevant documents of the AC.
Arctic Marine Strategic Plan
PAME activities are guided by the Arctic Marine Strategic Plan and biennial Work Plans, which are developed by the PAME Working Group for approval by the Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials.
Layout and Communication
PAME follows the Arctic Council Communication Strategy, and also designs its products based on the Arctic Council Brand Book. PAME also adhers to the Arctic Council Writing Style Guide.