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Art.2 |
Article 2 |
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Art.2.1x |
The objective of the Commission shall be to contribute through regional consultation and cooperation to the conservation, rational management and study of marine mammals in the North Atlantic. |
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Art.4 |
Article 4 |
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Art.4.1 |
1. Each Party shall be a member of the Council. |
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Art.4.2 |
2. The functions of the Council shall be: |
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Art.4.2.a |
(a) to provide a forum for the study, analysis and exchange of information among the Parties on matters concerning marine mammals in the North Atlantic; |
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Art.4.2.b |
(b) to establish appropriate Management Committees and coordinate their activities; |
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Art.4.2.c |
(c) to establish guidelines and objectives for the work of the Management Committees; |
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Art.4.2.d |
(d) to establish working arrangements with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and other appropriate organizations; |
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Art.4.2.e |
(e) to coordinate requests for scientific advice; |
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Art.4.2.f |
(f) to establish cooperation with States not Parties to this Agreement in order to further the objective set out in Article 2. |
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Art.4.3 |
3. Decisions of the Council shall be taken by the unanimous vote of those members present and casting an affirmative vote. |
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Art.6 |
Article 6 |
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Art.6.1 |
1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of experts appointed by the Parties. |
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Art.6.2 |
2. Subject to the approval of the Council, the Scientific Committee may invite other experts to participate in the conduct of its work. |
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Art.6.3 |
3. The Scientific Committee shall provide scientific advice in response to requests from the Council, utilizing, to the extent possible, existing scientific information. |
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Art.7 |
Article 7 |
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Art.7.1 |
1. The Council shall establish a Secretariat. |
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Art.7.2 |
2. The Secretariat shall perform such functions as the Council may determine. |
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Art.8 |
Article 8 |
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Art.8.1x |
The Council may agree to admit observers to meetings of the Commission when such admission is consistent with the objective set out in Article 2. |
