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[接上页] held within one year of the entry into force of this Convention. The Depositary shall consult with the signatory States regarding the first Commission meeting, taking into account that a broad representation of such States is necessary for the effective operation of the Commission. 3. The Depositary shall convene the first meeting of the Commission at the headquarters of the Commission. Thereafter, meetings of the Commission shall be held at its headquarters, unless it decides otherwise. 4. The Commission shall elect from among its Members a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, each of whom shall serve for a term of two years and shall be eligible for reelection for one additional term. The first Chairman shall, however, be elected for an initial term of three years. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall not be representatives of the same Contracting Party. 5. The Commission shall adopt and amend as necessary the rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings, except with respect to the matters dealt with in article XII of this Convention. 6. The Commission may establish such subsidiary bodies as are necessary for the performance of its functions. Article XIV 1. The Contracting Parties hereby establish the Scientific Committee for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (hereinafter referred to as “the Scientific Committee”) which shall be a consultative body to the Commission. The Scientific Committee shall normally meet at the headquarters of the Commission unless the Scientific Committee decides otherwise. 2. Each Member of the Commission shall be a Member of the Scientific Committee and shall appoint a representative with suitable scientific qualifications who may be accompanied by other experts and advisers. 3. The Scientific Committee may seek the advice of other scientists and experts as may be required on an ad hoc basis. Article XV 1. The Scientific Committee shall provide a forum for consultation and co-operation concerning the collection, study and exchange of information with respect to the marine living resources to which this Convention applies. It shall encourage and promote cooperation in the field of scientific research in order to extend knowledge of the marine living resources of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. 2. The Scientific Committee shall conduct such activities as the Commission may direct in pursuance of the objective of this Convention and shall: (a) Establish criteria and methods to be used for determinations concerning the conservation measures referred to in article IX of this Convention; (b) Regularly assess the status and trends of the populations of Antarctic marine living resources; (c) Analyse data concerning the direct and indirect effects of harvesting on the populations of Antarctic marine living resources; (d) Assess the effects of proposed changes in the methods or levels of harvesting and proposed conservation measures; (e) Transmit assessments, analyses, reports and recommendations to the Commission as requested or on its own initiative regarding measures and research to implement the objective of this Convention; (f) Formulate proposals for the conduct of international and national programs of research into Antarctic marine living resources. 3. In carrying out its functions, the Scientific Committee shall have regard to the work of other relevant technical and scientific organizations and to the scientific activities conducted within the framework of the Antarctic Treaty. Article XVI 1. The first meeting of the Scientific Committee shall be held within three months of the first meeting of the Commission. The Scientific Committee shall meet thereafter as often as may be necessary to fulfil its functions. 2. The Scientific Committee shall adopt and amend as necessary its rules of procedure. The rules and any amendments thereto shall be approved by the Commission. The rules shall include procedures for the presentation of minority reports. 3. The Scientific Committee may establish, with the approval of the Commission, such subsidiary bodies as are necessary for the performance of its functions. Article XVII 1. The Commission shall appoint an Executive Secretary to serve the Commission and Scientific Committee according to such procedures and on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. His term of office shall be for four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment. 2. The Commission shall authorize such staff establishment for the Secretariat as may be necessary and the Executive Secretary shall appoint, direct and supervise such staff according to such rules, and procedures and on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. 3. The Executive Secretary and Secretariat shall perform the functions entrusted to them by the Commission. Article XVIII The official languages of the Commission and of the Scientific Committee shall |