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1. The functions of the Conference shall be:
a) to implement the strategies and policies as adopted by the Caribbean Council of Ministers of Postal Affairs;
b) to formulate, advise on and prepare policies to be set out by the Caribbean Council of Ministers of Postal Affairs;
c) to elect the Secretary General and fix the level of his or her remuneration;
d) to elect the members of the Management Board;
e) to set priorities, receive reports and identify issues to the Management Board as set forth under this paragraph;
f) to adopt amendments to this Convention;
g) to adopt and amend special agreements concerning the establishment and operation of postal services and the provision of services to the public;
h) to formulate general policy with regard to postal services, legislation and technical co-operation;
i) to fix the number of permanent employees in the Secretariat;
j) to fix the ceiling of the Union’s expenditure and the principles governing that expenditure;
k) to determine all matters of general interest submitted to it by members of the Union in accordance with Article 21 of this Convention;
l) to enter into agreements on behalf of the Union;
m) to appoint an auditor on the recommendation of the Management Board;
n) to approve the budget of the Union.
2. The Conference may assign tasks to the Management Board.