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Art.5 |
Article 5 |
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Art.5.1 |
1. Each Member shall be represented on the Committee by the senior official responsible for fisheries or a related area. |
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Art.5.2 |
2. The Board shall appoint a Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen from among the Committee members on such conditions as it may determine. |
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Art.5.3 |
3. The Committee shall meet as often as required and at least once a year. |
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Art.5.4 |
4. The Committee shall endeavour to take decisions by consensus. In the absence of consensus, and unless otherwise provided in this Convention, a two-thirds majority of voting members shall be required for a decision. |
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Art.5.5 |
5. The Committee shall adopt such rules of procedure and other internal administrative regulations as it considers necessary. |
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Art.5.6 |
6. The Committee may establish such sub-committees, including technical and budget sub-committees, as it considers necessary. |
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Art.5.7 |
7. The Committee shall act in an executive capacity and have the following functions and responsibilities, inter alia, to: |
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Art.5.7.a |
(a) provide technical advice and guidance to the Board; |
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Art.5.7.b |
(b) provide a forum for Members to consult together on any matter of common concern in relation to fisheries; |
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Art.5.7.c |
(c) provide direction to the Secretariat with respect to its functions and responsibilities; |
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Art.5.7.d |
(d) carry out such other functions as may be required. |
