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1. The Executive Committee shall consist of no less than five members, including a Chairman and shall establish its own rules of procedure, subject to approval by the Council. The Executive Committee should preferably reflect a balanced representation of the Members. Each member of the Executive Committee will have one vote with the Chairman having a casting vote.
2. Members of the Executive Committee shall be elected for two-year terms and thereafter may be eligible for re-election. However, the country hosting the office of the Secretariat shall be a permanent member of the Executive Committee.
3. The members of the Executive Committee shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from amongst their ranks.
4. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall be at least one half of the membership of the Committee.
5. Membership of the Executive Committee shall be restricted to Members, subject to compliance with paragraph 1 of Article 16 of this Agreement.
6. The Executive Committee may approve the attendance of observers at any of its meetings.
7. The responsibilities of the Executive Committee include:
(i) to recommend to the Council candidates for the position of Secretary General and, as required, Deputy Secretary General;
(ii) to direct and monitor the implementation of the approved work program of the Secretary General;
(iii) in the event that the Council makes no decision to call an annual or extraordinary session, determine their dates, venue and agenda, and ensure timely notification to the Members;
(iv) to invite Members to an extraordinary session of the Council;
(v) to accept or reject donations and contributions;
(vi) to make the necessary and convenient arrangements for financing the organization and the operations of the Executive Committee, and to submit the Financial Report of the previous year for consideration by the Council;
(vii) to submit to the annual session of the Council a report on activities undertaken the previous year;
(viii) to submit to the annual session of the Council a balanced budget and work program for the ensuing year;
(ix) to comment on reports of other Committees and make recommendations, as appropriate, with a view to facilitating the discussions in the Council;
(x) to invite persons to participate in the activities of the Organization; and
(xi) to monitor compliance of Cooperating Partners against the terms and conditions of their cooperative agreement.
8. The Executive Committee may establish sub-Committees to advise and assist the Executive Committee and the Secretary General in achieving the objectives of the Organization, as set out in this Agreement.
9. The Executive Committee is responsible for the development, maintenance and administration of the general procedures governing the Organization.