To conduct ​its activities, the Section is guided by the provisions outlined in key documents including but not limited to:

a) Global Air Navigation Plan (Doc 9750);

b) Global Aviation Safety Plan (Doc 10004);

c) Regional Air Navigation Plans;

d) Annex 2 — Rules of the Air;

e) Annex 11 — Air Traffic Services;

f) Annex 12 — Search and Rescue;

g) Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Air Traffic Management (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444);

h) Regional Supplementary Procedures (Doc 7030);

i) Air Traffic Services Planning Manual (Doc 9426);

j) International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual (Doc 9731);

k) Global Air Traffic Management Operational Concept (Doc 9854)

l) Manual on a 300 m (1000 ft) Vertical Separation Minimum Between FL 290 and FL 410 Inclusive (Doc 9574);

m) Manual of Operating Procedures and Practices for Regional Monitoring Agencies in Relation to the Use of a 300m (1000 ft) Vertical Separation Minimum Above FL 290 (Doc 9937);

n) Manual on the Global Performance of the Air Navigation System (Doc 9883)

o) Regional Office Manual (ROM).