Article I Definitions and scope

Section 1.

(i)

The words ‘standard clauses’ refer to the provisions of articles II to IX.

(ii)

The words ‘specialized agencies’ mean:

(a)

The International Labour Organization;

(b)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;

(c)

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization;

(d)

The International Civil Aviation Organization;

(e)

The International Monetary Fund;

(f)

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;

(g)

The World Health Organization;

(h)

The Universal Postal Union;

(i)

The International Telecommunications Union; and

(j)

Any other agency in relationship with the United Nations in accordance with Articles 57 and 63 of the Charter.

(iii)

The word ‘Convention’ means, in relation to any particular specialized agency, the standard clauses as modified by the final (or revised) text of the annex transmitted by that agency in accordance with sections 36 and 38.

(iv)

For the purposes of article III, the words ‘property and assets’ shall also include property and funds administered by a specialized agency in furtherance of its constitutional functions.

(v)

For the purposes of articles V and VII, the expression ‘representatives of members’ shall be deemed to include all representatives, alternates, advisers, technical experts and secretaries of delegations.

(vi)

In sections 13, 14, 15 and 25, the expression ‘meetings convened by a specialized agency’ means meetings:

(1)

of its assembly and of its executive body (however designated), and

(2)

of any commission provided for in its constitution;

(3)

of any international conference convened by it; and

(4)

of any committee of any of these bodies.

(vii)

The term ‘executive head’ means the principal executive official of the specialized agency in question, wether designated ‘Director-General’ or otherwise.

Section 2.