Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2006)63 - Community position concerning the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee established under Article 27 of the agreement with Canada on trade in wines and spirit drinks - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2006)63 - Community position concerning the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee established under Article 27 of the agreement ... |
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| source | COM(2006)63  |
| date | 17-02-2006 |
- recommending amendments to the Annexes as foreseen in the Agreement,
- making recommendations which would contribute to the attainment of the objectives of this Agreement or of the 1989 Agreement,
- exchanging information to optimise the operation of this Agreement,
- recommending proposals on issues of mutual interest to the Contracting Parties in the wine or spirits sector and
- establishing the schedule of fees and expenses payable to arbitrators acting for the resolution of disputes
The Joint Committee makes recommendations by consensus and determines its own rules of procedure. It meets at the request of either of the Contracting Parties no later than 90 days from the date of the request, alternately in the Community and in Canada, at a time and place, or in a manner mutually determined by the Contracting Parties, including by videoconference.
According to the draft rules of procedure the Chair of the Committee shall be held alternately by the Head of Delegation of each Party. The chair shall also be responsible for the secretarial duties of the Committee. Each party shall bear the expenses it incurs in taking part in the meetings of the Committee.