Artikel V

1. The Committee shall represent States Parties that have supported the Commission financially during a reporting period.
2. The Government of each State Party referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall appoint a representative to act as a member of the Committee.
3. The Committee shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
4. The Committee shall meet in the last quarter of each year.
5. The Committee shall:
a. consider the Commission’s report on activity for the elapsed year and coming year;
b. adopt recommendations relating to the Commission’s financial management in respect of which it shall take into account the views of important contributors to the Commission;
c. review and approve the Commission’s Financial Regulations and reporting format;
d. adopt the Committee’s rules of procedure.
6. The Chairperson, in consultation with the Director General may allow for the participation of other States, whether or not they are States Parties, as well as international and other organisations as observers without a vote.
7. The Committee shall take decisions by majority of votes of its members present.
8. Each year a member of the Committee shall be invited by the Director General to host the Committee’s meeting. Travel and accommodation costs related to the meeting will be borne by each member.