(a) establish, and delegate responsibilities to, ad hoc or
standing committees, working groups or expert groups;

(b) seek the advice of non-governmental persons or groups;
and

(c) take such other action in the exercise of its functions
as the Parties may agree.

4. The Commission shall establish its rules and procedures. All decisions of the Commission shall be taken by consensus, except as the Commission may otherwise agree.

5. The Commission shall convene at least once a year in regular session. Regular sessions of the Commission shall be chaired successively by each Party.

Article 2002: The Secretariat

1. The Commission shall establish and oversee a Secretariat comprising national Sections.

2. Each Party shall:

(a) establish a permanent office of its Section;

(b) be responsible for