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1. The Council shall consist of representatives of the Members, and will meet in ordinary session every three years. An extraordinary session may be held at the request of a Member or of the Board, subject to approval by a simple majority of the Members.
2. The Council shall
a) appoint members of the Board in accordance with Article 8, paragraphs 2 a), c) and d);
b) give assent to the appointment of the Director in accordance with Article 8, paragraph 4, subparagraph d);
c) set the policy framework for the work of the Institute;
d) take decisions on general issues of a technical, financial or administrative nature submitted by the Members, the Conference or the Board;
e) approve, by simple majority, such guidance as may be necessary for the functioning of the Institute and its organs; and
f) approve and amend, by a simple majority, its Rules of Procedure.
3. Each Member shall have one vote. Decisions shall be taken by consensus, unless otherwise provided in the Convention.