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1. The Group of Experts on the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer (hereinafter referred to as GRAVO) shall monitor the implementation of this Convention by the Parties.
2. GRAVO shall be composed of a minimum of eight members and a maximum of 12 members. Its members shall be elected by the Committee of the Parties, established by Article 11 of this Convention, from among candidates nominated by the Parties for a term of office of four years, renewable once, and chosen from among nationals of the Parties.
3. The initial election of eight members shall be held within a period of one year following the entry into force of this Convention. The election of four additional members shall be held following the 25th ratification or accession.
4. The election of the members of GRAVO shall be based on the following principles:
a) the members shall be chosen according to a transparent procedure from among persons of high moral character, having demonstrated professional experience in the areas covered by this Convention;
b) no two members of GRAVO may be nationals of the same State;
c) the members should represent different legal systems;
d) the composition of GRAVO shall ensure a gender and geographical balance;
e) the members shall sit in their individual capacity and shall be independent and impartial in the exercise of their functions, and shall be available to carry out their duties in an effective manner.
5. The election procedure of the members of GRAVO shall be determined by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, after consulting with and obtaining the unanimous consent of the Parties, within a period of six months following the entry into force of this Convention.
6. GRAVO shall adopt its own rules of procedure.
7. Members of GRAVO, and other members of delegations carrying out the country visits as set forth in Article 12 of this Convention, shall enjoy the privileges and immunities established in the appendix to this Convention.