The Rules of Procedure of the Commission ( 1 ) are amended as follows:
(1)
in Article 5(2), the following subparagraph is added:
‘In exceptional circumstances, if part or all of the Members of the Commission are prevented from attending a meeting of the Commission in person, the President may invite them to participate by means of telecommunication systems allowing for their identification and effective participation.’;
(2)
in Article 7, the following subparagraph is added:
‘When the President makes use of the second subparagraph of Article 5(2), the Members of the Commission who participate in the deliberations by means of the telecommunication systems referred to therein shall be deemed to be present for the purposes of the quorum.’;
(3)
in Article 10, the following paragraph is added:
‘4. When the President makes use of the second subparagraph of Article 5(2), the persons referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 above may attend the meetings by means of the telecommunication systems referred to in the said subparagraph.’;
(4)
in Article 17(1), the following subparagraph is added:
‘When the President makes use of the second subparagraph of Article 5(2), and when the circumstances prevent the summary note from being signed, the express written consent of the President and that of the Secretary-General of the Commission may exceptionally replace their respective signature and shall be attached to this note.’