Common use of Composition and Functions Clause in Contracts

Composition and Functions. 1. The Joint Council shall be composed, on the one hand, of the members of the Council of the European Union and relevant members of the European Commission or their representatives, and, on the other hand, the Ministers of the SADC EPA States or their representatives. 2. Without prejudice to the functions of the Council of Ministers as defined in Article 15 of the Cotonou Agreement, the functions of the Joint Council shall be to: (a) be responsible for the operation and implementation of this Agreement and shall monitor the fulfilment of its objectives; (b) examine any major issues arising within the framework of this Agreement that are of common interest and affect trade between the Parties; (c) examine proposals and recommendations from the Parties for the review of this Agreement; (d) make appropriate recommendations; (e) monitor the development of economic and trade relations between the Parties; (f) monitor and assess the impact of the cooperation provisions of this Agreement on sustainable development; (g) monitor and review progress on all matters covered by this Agreement; (h) establish the rules of procedures of the Trade and Development Committee; (i) monitor the work of the Trade and Development Committee; and (j) perform any other duties under this Agreement. 3. The Joint Council may provide periodic reports on the operation of this Agreement to the Council of Ministers established in accordance with Article 15 of the Cotonou Agreement.