Art.9 |
ARTICLE IX: Functions of the Ministerial Council |
Art.9.1x |
Consistent with the functions and activities of the Association set out in Article III (2) of the Convention, the Ministerial Council shall: |
Art.9.1x.a |
(a) define courses of action, policies and programmes of the Association; |
Art.9.1x.b |
(b) consider and approve the biennial Work Programme and Budget of the Association; |
Art.9.1x.c |
(c) consider and determine applications for membership, associate membership of, or observer status with, the Association; |
Art.9.1x.d |
(d) determine the Social Partners which it recognises and accepts and define their roles; |
Art.9.1x.e |
(e) appoint the Secretary-General and such other senior officials of the Secretariat as it may deem appropriate; |
Art.9.1x.f |
(f) establish Rules of Procedure and guidelines governing the functioning of the Association; |
Art.9.1x.g |
(g) approve the regulations governing the operations of the Secretariat; |
Art.9.1x.h |
(h) authorize the negotiation and conclusion, by the Secretary-General, of agreements with third parties, institutions or groups of states or other entities as may be required for the advancement of the work of the Association; |
Art.9.1x.i |
(i) recommend and/or adopt amendments to the Convention proposed by Member States in accordance with Article XXVIII; |
Art.9.1x.j |
(j) decide on the interpretation of this Convention; |
Art.9.1x.k |
(k) perform such other functions as may be determined by the Meeting of Heads of State or Government. |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE XVII: Privileges and Immunities |
Art.17.1 |
1. The privileges and immunities to be recognised and granted by Member States and Associate Members in relation to the Association shall be set out in a Protocol to this Convention. |
Art.17.2 |
2. The Association shall conclude a Headquarters Agreement with the Government of the Member State where it is located, including provisions on the privileges and immunities recognised and granted. |
Art.28 |
ARTICLE XXVIII: Amendment |
Art.28.1 |
1. Amendments to this Convention may be made by consensus of the Meeting of Heads of State or Government or of the Ministerial Council. |
Art.28.2 |
2. Such amendments shall enter into force thirty days after ratification by two-thirds of the Member States. |