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1. In each case where information is to be centralized, it shall be placed in a secure central automated information system for customs purposes. This system shall be managed by the Organization and be accessible under the provisions laid down in Article 52 of this Agreement.
2. The communication of information by the customs administration of a Member to the central automated information system shall be subject to that Member’s legal and administrative provisions, unless this Agreement lays down more stringent provisions.
3. Each Member shall designate a competent authority in its customs administration to be responsible at the national level for the correct operation of the central automated information system and for the measures necessary to ensure compliance with this Chapter.
4. The Secretary General shall be responsible at the Organization level for the correct operation and maintenance of the central automated information system and for the measures necessary to ensure compliance with this Chapter and shall designate a Secretariat official to be responsible at the Organization level.
5. Each Member shall notify the Secretary General of the competent authority it has designated under paragraph 3 of this Article, who shall make this information available to the other Members, along with any relevant information regarding Organization officials designated under paragraph 4 of this Article. The information referred to in this paragraph shall be included in the central automated information system.