The terms of reference for the International Time Allocation Committee (ITAC) are:

• The ITAC consists of one representative from each National Time Allocation Committee (NTAC) and two Gemini staff scientists (the current ITAC membership is shown on the governance page).
• The ITAC will advise the Director on resolving any conflicts that arise during assembly of the draft queue and classical schedule.
• The ITAC will recommend the cut for the overfilled, merged queue and the position of the scientific ranking bands.