Art.8 |
Article 8 Functions of the Governing Council |
Art.8.1x |
The Functions of the Governing Council shall be: |
Art.8.1x.a |
(a) to determine the policy of INFOPÊCHE and approve its programme of work and its budget; |
Art.8.1x.b |
(b) to determine the contributions of Member States as provided in Article 11; |
Art.8.1x.c |
(c) to establish special funds for the development of new programmes and projects; |
Art.8.1x.d |
(d) to lay down general standards and guidelines for the management of INFOPÊCHE including the fees to be charged for its services; |
Art.8.1x.e |
(e) to review the work and activities of INFOPÊCHE and the audited accounts, and give guidance to the Director of INFOPÊCHE on the implementation of its decisions; |
Art.8.1x.f |
(f) to adopt the Financial Regulations; |
Art.8.1x.g |
(g) to elect its Chairman and other officers, appoint the Director of INFOPÊCHE and, if necessary, a Deputy Director and to terminate their appointment; |
Art.8.1x.h |
(h) to adopt rules Governing the settlement of disputes, referred to in Article 17; |
Art.8.1x.i |
(i) to approve formal arrangements with other organizations or institutions and with governments; |
Art.8.1x.j |
(j) to adopt the Staff Regulations which fix the general conditions of service of the staff; |
Art.8.1x.k |
(k) to establish if it deems appropriate, sub-regional offices; |
Art.8.1x.l |
(l) to establish technical committees whenever necessary to advise it on specific issues; and |
Art.8.1x.m |
(m) to perform all other functions that have been entrusted to it by this Agreement or that are ancillary to the accomplishment of the approved activities of INFOPÊCHE. |