Art.12 |
Article 12 |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by founding States referred to in Article 3. |
Art.12.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Convention shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Depositary. |
Art.12.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force on receipt of the third such instrument of acceptance. |
Art.13 |
Article 13 |
Art.13.1 |
1. Pounding States and coastal States of the region referred to in Article 3 may, in accordance with the provisions of that Article, accede to this Convention by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Depositary. |
Art.13.2 |
2. Accession will be effective upon receipt of the instrument of acceptance by the Depositary. |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
Art.15.1 |
1. Proposals for amendment may be made by any Member of the Board in writing, addressed to the Depositary, which shall promptly notify all Members of the Organisation. |
Art.15.2 |
2. Amendments shall be effective upon receipt by the Depositary of instruments of acceptance from two-thirds of the Members of the Organisation. |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
Art.17.1x |
This Convention shall be terminated if and when membership drops below three. |