Joint Committee
Article 9
1. A Joint Committee shall be set up to monitor and verify the application and the implementation of this Agreement. The Joint Committee shall perform the following functions: (a) monitoring the performance, interpretation, implementation and smooth operation of the application of the Agreement; (b) monitoring and evaluating the contribution of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement to the implementation of Solomon Islands sectoral fisheries policy; (c) providing the necessary liaison for matters of mutual interest relating to fisheries; (d) acting as a forum for the amicable settlement of any disputes regarding the interpretation, implementation or application of the Agreement; (e) reassessing, where appropriate, the level of fishing opportunities and, consequently, of the financial contribution; (f) adapting, when appropriate, the modalities for calculating the fishing effort, taking into account the provisions applicable at a regional level, e.g. Vessels Day Scheme; (g) any other function that the Parties decide by mutual agreement to confer on it, including with regard to combating illegal, undeclared and unregulated fishing. 2. The Joint Committee shall meet at least once a year, alternately in Solomon Islands and in the Community, or in any other location agreed by the Parties and shall be chaired by the Party hosting the meeting. It shall hold a special meeting at the request of either of the Parties. Where required, at request of either of the Parties, decisions of the Joint Committee may be taken by written procedure.