Art. IV Multilateraal Verdrag inzake de exploitatie van het Caribische Centrum voor Epidemiologie — ORGANISATIONSZowel „organisation” als „organization” komt in de tekst voor. AND ADMINISTRATION

1. CAREC shall have the capacity of a legal person to perform any legal act which may be appropriate for the execution of its functions, as laid down in this Agreement and as authorized by the Director of PAHO/WHO. 2. The Director of PAHO/WHO, in accordance with PAHO/WHO's rules and regulations, and in consultation with the Council, shall designate a Director who shall be the chief technical and administrative officer of CAREC, and who shall be responsible to the Director of PAHO/WHO and the Council through appropriate channels. The Director of PAHO/WHO shall consult with the Members, as necessary, regarding the selection of CAREC's Director. Such person shall be acceptable to the host government. PAHO/WHO shall, on the recommendation of the Council, estab- lish the policies and procedures governing the conditions of employment of CAREC staff. 3. Composition: There shall be a Council composed of representatives from the following governments and organizations: Governments The Minister of Health of the host Government, the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, or his/her designate. Five (5) representatives, other than from the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, who shall be designated by the COHSOD, to serve for three (3) year periods. Due consideration shall be given to regional representation, including the participation of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Caribbean Organizations The University of the West Indies, whose Vice-Chancellor or designate shall serve as Chairperson of the Council. The CHRC represented by its Chairperson or designate. The CARICOM Secretariat represented by the Secretary General or designate. PAHO/WHO The Chairperson of the SAC. Secretariat: The Director of CAREC shall be Secretary of the Council and may participate in the deliberations without vote. Meetings: The Council shall usually meet annually and shall determine at each meeting the date for the next meeting. In the interim, the Chairperson of the Council shall be consulted by the Director of CAREC, or by another person designated by the Director of PAHO/WHO, on matters requiring attention before the next scheduled meeting. In agreement with the Director or PAHO/WHO, the Chairperson may convene a special meeting of the Council to deal with an emergency situation. Observer Status: Observer status may be granted on an ad hoc basis to any of the following entities, which may, at its own expense and with the concurrence of the Chairman of the Council and the Director of PAHO/WHO, participate in the deliberations of the Council, without vote: Any government that is a Member of PAHO/WHO, not otherwise represented on the Council. Any agency contributing to the budget of CAREC. Any government that is a Member of the World Health Organization (``WHO"). Functions: The Council shall: Review the Annual Report and the progress made on the Council's recommendations and submit its comments to the Director of PAHO/WHO. Review the proposed programme and budget of CAREC, including the report of the SAC, and make recommendations to the Director of PAHO/WHO, for transmittal to the Members of CAREC and to the COHSOD. Review proposed modifications to or extension of the respective percentages for quota contributions for Members, and submit its recommendations to the Director of PAHO/WHO, for transmittal to the Members and to the COHSOD. Review policies concerning the future operation of CAREC, including provision for service to, and participation of, other governments and organisations, and the determination of circumstances in which fees may be charged. Review amendments to statutory regulations for the management of CAREC's resources. Determine its terms of reference and rules of procedures as well as those of the SAC. Establish sub-committees and working groups, as may be necessary. 4. There shall be a SAC to advise the Director of PAHO/WHO through the Council on the scientific programme of CAREC. Composition: The SAC shall be composed as follows: Three (3) members designated by the University of the West Indies. One (1) member designated by the University of Guyana. One (1) member designated by the University of Suriname. Four (4) members designated by the COHSOD. Due consideration shall be give to regional representation, including the participation of the British Dependent Territories, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. One (1) member designated by the Host Government, the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. One (1) member representing the Secretariat of CARICOM. One (1) member designated by the CHRC. Five (5) members designated by the Director of PAHO/WHO, of which four shall be independent scientists of international reputation in relevant disciplines, including persons from outside of the Caribbean region. Election and Term: The Chairperson of the SAC shall be elected by the members of thereof and shall serve for a maximum of four (4) years. Except when elected to be Chairperson, a member of the SAC shall not normally be designated for more than four (4) consecutive years. Any member of SAC who has served for four (4) years may be granted and extension for one (1) more year as an observer, at the request and expense of the designation government or organisation. Meetings: The SAC shall meet at least biennially, and may determine at each meeting the date for its next meeting. The Director of CAREC may, with the approval of the Director of PAHO/WHO, convene a special meeting of the SAC. Observer Status: Observer status may be granted on an ad hoc basis to any of the following entities, which may, at their own expense and with the concurrence of the Chairman of the SAC and the Director of PAHO/WHO, participate in the deliberations of the SAC, without vote: Any government that is a Member of PAHO/WHO, not otherwise, represented on the SAC. Any agency contributing to the budget or collaborating in the programs of CAREC. Any government that is a Member of WHO. Specialists in epidemiology, laboratory or related public health disciplines.

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