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1. The Organization shall execute a Public Services Agreement with each Provider, and shall conclude such other arrangements as may be necessary to enable the Organization to perform its oversight functions, and to report as well as make recommendations, as appropriate.
2. Oversight of Providers by the Organization shall be based on:
a) any specific conditions or obligations imposed by IMO during, or at any stage after, the recognition and authorization of the Provider;
b) relevant international regulations, standards, recommendations, resolutions and procedures relating to the GMDSS;
c) the relevant Public Services Agreement and any other related arrangements concluded between the Organization and the Provider.
3. Each Public Services Agreement shall include, inter alia, general provisions, common principles and appropriate obligations for the Provider in accordance with a Reference Public Services Agreement and guidelines developed by the Assembly, including arrangements for the provision of all the information necessary for the Organization to fulfil its purpose, functions and duties, consistent with Article 3.
4. All Providers shall execute Public Services Agreements which shall also be executed by the Director General on behalf of the Organization. Public Services Agreements shall be approved by the Assembly. The Director General shall circulate the Public Services Agreements to all Parties. Such Agreements shall be considered approved by the Assembly unless more than one-third of the Parties submit written objections to the Director General within three months from the date of circulation.