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a). Regional associations shall be composed of the Members of the Organization, the networks of which lie in or extend into the Region;
b). Members of the Organization shall be entitled to attend the meetings of regional associations to which they do not belong, to take part in the discussions and to present their views upon questions affecting their own Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Services, but shall not have the right to vote;
c). Regional associations shall meet as often as necessary. The time and place of the meeting shall be determined by the presidents of the regional associations in agreement with the President of the Organization;
d). The functions of the regional associations shall be:
(i) To promote the execution of the resolutions of Congress and the Executive Council in their respective Regions;
(ii) To consider matters brought to their attention by the Executive Council;
(iii) To discuss matters of general interest and to coordinate meteorological and related activities in their respective Regions;
(iv) To make recommendations to Congress and the Executive Council on matters within the purposes of the Organization;
(v) To perform such other functions as may be conferred on them by Congress;
e). Each regional association shall elect its president and vice-president.