Article 10

A Standing Committee is hereby established on which each Contracting State shall be represented. Each Contracting State shall have one vote.

The tasks of the Standing Committee shall be:

to consider and review the operation of this Convention;

to review and, where necessary, propose amendments to the Annexes to this Convention;

to take decisions on technical matters, as provided for in the Annexes;

to promote and maintain technical and administrative co-operation between the Contracting States in matters dealt with by this Convention;

to consider measures for securing uniform interpretation and application of the provisions of this Convention;

to encourage the adequate protection of the marks against forgery and misuse;

to make recommendations in the case of any matter referred to it under the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 9, or for the settlement of any dispute arising out of the operation of this Convention which is presented to the Standing Committee;

to examine whether the arrangements of a State interested in acceding to this Convention comply with the conditions of the Convention and its Annexes and to make a report in that respect for consideration by the Contracting States.

The Standing Committee shall adopt rules of procedure for its meeting including rules for the convening of such meetings. This Committee shall meet at least once a year.

In accordance with paragraph 2 above, the Standing Committee shall take decisions on technical matters, as provided for in the Annexes, by unanimous vote.

The Standing Committee may make recommendations on any question relating to the implementation of this Convention or make proposals for the amendment of this Convention. Such recommendations or proposals shall be transmitted to the depositary which shall notify all Contracting States.