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104 PP-98 1. 1) The functions of the Telecommunication Standardization Sector shall be, bearing in mind the particular concerns of the developing countries, to fulfil the purposes of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, as stated in Article 1 of this Constitution, by studying technical, operating and tariff questions and adopting recommendations on them with a view to standardizing telecommunications on a worldwide basis.
105 2) The precise responsibilities of the Telecommunication Standardization and Radiocommunication Sectors shall be subject to continuing review, in close cooperation, with regard to matters of common interest to both Sectors, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention. Close coordination shall be carried out between the Radiocommunication, Telecommunication Standardization and Telecommunication Development Sectors.
106 2. The Telecommunication Standardization Sector shall work through:
107 PP-98 a) world telecommunication standardization assemblies;
108 b) telecommunication standardization study groups;
108A PP-98 bbis) the telecommunication standardization advisory group;
109 c) the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau headed by the elected Director.
110 3. The Telecommunication Standardization Sector shall have as members:
111 PP-98 a) of right, the administrations of all Member States;
112 PP-98 b) any entity or organization which becomes a Sector Member in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention.