Sessions of the Council
Article 9
1. As a general rule, the Council shall hold at least one regular session a year. 2. The Council shall meet in special session whenever it so decides or at the request of any member or the Executive Director, in agreement with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council, and: (a) a majority of producer members or a majority of consumer members; or (b) a majority of members. 3. Sessions of the Council shall be held at the headquarters of the Organization unless the Council, by special vote in accordance with Article 12, decides otherwise. In this regard, the Council shall seek to convene alternate sessions of the Council outside headquarters, preferably in a producer country. 4. In considering the frequency and location of its sessions, the Council shall seek to ensure the availability of sufficient funds. 5. Notice of any sessions and the agenda for such sessions shall be communicated to members by the Executive Director at least six weeks in advance, except in cases of emergency, when notice shall be communicated at least seven days in advance.