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Art.10 |
Article X SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL CO-OPERATION |
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Art.10.1 |
1. The Contracting Parties shall co-operate directly, or through competent international and regional organizations, in the fields of scientific research, monitoring, assessment and combating of pollution in the Sea Area, and shall exchange data as well as other scientific information for the purpose of the present Convention, its protocols and the action plan. |
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Art.10.2 |
2. The Contracting Parties shall co-operate further to develop and co-ordinate national monitoring and research programmes concerning all types of pollution and pollution combating, as well as studies and research on the marine environment. They shall co-operate further to develop and co-ordinate necessary supporting programmes, such as marine- meteorology programmes, and to establish, in cooperation with competent regional or international organizations, a regional network of such programmes to ensure compatible results. For this purpose, each Contracting Party shall designate the National Authority responsible for environmental research and monitoring and for marine meteorological monitoring within the areas under its national jurisdiction. |
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Art.10.3 |
3. The Organization and ALECSO shall cooperate in matters of common interest for the purpose of mutual co-ordination and exchange of technical assistance, information and documents. |
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Art.16 |
Article XVI REGIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THE RED SEA AND GULF OF ADEN ENVIRONMENT |
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Art.16.1 |
1. A Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment, the permanent headquarters of which shall be located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is hereby established. |
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Art.16.2 |
2. The Organization shall consist of the following organs: |
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Art.16.2.a |
(a) A Council comprised of a representative of each Contracting Party; |
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Art.16.2.b |
(b) A General Secretariat; |
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Art.16.2.c |
(c) A Committee for the Settlement of Disputes whose composition, terms of reference and rules of procedure shall be decided by the Council. |
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Art.16.3 |
3. The Organization shall enjoy, in the territory of each Contracting Party, all legal qualifications necessary for the discharge of its duties and the performance of all activities concerned with the achievement of its aims. |
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Art.18 |
Article XVIII DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL |
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Art.18.1x |
The Council shall have the duties and functions necessary to achieve the objectives of this Convention and its protocols, and in particular: |
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Art.18.1x.a |
(a) To adopt its internal regulations; |
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Art.18.1x.b |
(b) To keep under review the implementation of the Convention and its protocols, and the action plan adopted for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention and its protocols; |
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Art.18.1x.c |
(c) To make recommendations regarding the adoption of any additional protocols or any amendments to the Convention or to its protocols; |
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Art.18.1x.d |
(d) To adopt, review and amend, as required, the annexes to this Convention and to its protocols; |
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Art.18.1x.e |
(e) To adopt and conclude agreements with States or with organizations with similar purposes or interests within the aims of this Convention and for the achievement of its purposes and which the Council deems necessary for the discharge of its duties; |
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Art.18.1x.f |
(f) To review and evaluate the state of the marine environment and coastal areas on the basis of reports provided by the Contracting Parties, or by the international organizations concerned; |
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Art.18.1x.g |
(g) To establish subsidiary bodies and ad hoc working groups, as required, to consider any matters related to this Convention and its protocols or related to the annexes of this Convention and its protocols or related to the action plan; |
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Art.18.1x.h |
(h) To consider reports submitted by the Contracting Parties and reports prepared by the General Secretariat on questions relating to the Convention and to matters relevant to the administration of the Organization and to decide upon them; |
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Art.18.1x.i |
(i) To endeavour to settle any differences or disputes between the Contracting Parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Convention or its protocols or annexes; |
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Art.18.1x.j |
(j) To appoint the Secretary General; |
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Art.18.1x.k |
(k) To adopt and issue its rules of procedure, administrative and financial regulations guided by the constitution and regulations of ALECSO. The Council may adopt or amend any other regulations necessary for the discharge of its duties; |
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Art.18.1x.l |
(l) To adopt the financial rules which determine, in particular, the contributions of the Contracting Parties; |
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Art.18.1x.m |
(m) To adopt the financial budget of the Organization; |
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Art.18.1x.n |
(n) To adopt the projects and budgets for the Organization activities; |
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Art.18.1x.o |
(o) To approve a report on the work and activities of the Organization to be submitted for information to the ALECSO General Conference; |
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Art.18.1x.p |
(p) To define and develop relations between the Organization and Arab organizations or bodies; |
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Art.18.1x.q |
(q) To perform any additional functions necessary for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention and its protocols or which the Council deems necessary for the discharge of its duties. |
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Art.21 |
Article XXI ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CONVENTION AND ITS PROTOCOLS |
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Art.21.1x |
The Council, or any Contracting Party may propose amendments to this Convention, its protocols or annexes. Amendments of importance shall be adopted by a unanimous vote of the Contracting Parties. Other amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority. Any matter is considered important if so requested by one Contracting Party. Amendments shall enter into force when adopted by the Contracting Parties in accordance with articles XXVI and XXVII of this Convention. |
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Art.22 |
Article XXII REPORTS |
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Art.22.1x |
Each Contracting Party shall submit to the General Secretariat reports on measures taken for the implementation of this Convention and its protocols, in such form and at such intervals as may be determined by the Council. |
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Art.24 |
Article XXIV SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES |
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Art.24.1 |
1. In case of a dispute as to the interpretation or application of this Convention, its protocols or its annexes, the Contracting Parties concerned shall seek a settlement of the dispute through amicable means. |
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Art.24.2 |
2. If the Contracting Parties concerned cannot settle the dispute, the matter shall be referred to the Council for its consideration. |
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Art.24.3 |
3. If the Council does not reach a settlement of the dispute, it shall be submitted to the Committee for the Settlement of Disputes referred to in paragraph 2(c) of article XVI of this Convention. |
