Artikel VI

1. The annual ordinary budget for the following financial year extending from 1 January to 31 December, showing both the expenses resulting from the realisation of the General Programme and those relating to the functioning of the Conference, together with the estimated income, shall be submitted to the Conference by the Secretary-General not later than 1 October of each year.
2. The expenses of the ordinary budget shall be met by:
(a) the financial contributions of Members;
(b) any gifts contributed by Members in addition to their financial contributions, provided they are consistent with the purposes of the Conference;
(c) any other resources, in particular gifts offered by private organizations or individuals, subject to the prior approval of the Conference given by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.