Article 170
1. The remuneration of special advisers shall be determined by direct agreement between the adviser concerned and the AACC. The contract of a special adviser shall be for a term not exceeding two years, for a maximum number of days in the period. It shall be renewable. 2. Where the Agency intends to recruit a special adviser or renew his contract, it shall submit the proposal to the Steering Board, specifying the remuneration contemplated, the terms of reference, the reasons for the proposal and any other relevant element. The Agency may conclude the contract unless the Steering Board decides otherwise within one month of receiving the information referred to in the first subparagraph. 3. The AACC shall adopt the specific rules to implement the provisions of this Article.