ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX Terms of reference of Subcommittees and Working Groups 1. The Subcommittees and Working Groups shall discuss the implementation of the Agreement in their areas of responsibility, as specified by the Joint Committee. They may also discuss subjects or specific projects relating to the relevant area of bilateral cooperation. 2. The Subcommittees and Working Groups shall work under the authority of the Joint Committee. They shall transmit their minutes and recommendations to the Joint Committee within the timeframes specified by the Joint Committee. 3. The Subcommittees and Working Groups shall be composed of representatives of the Parties. 4. The Subcommittees and Working Groups may invite experts to their meetings and may hear them regarding specific points on the agenda. 5. The Subcommittees and Working Groups shall be co-chaired by the two sides. 6. A representative of each side shall act jointly as Secretaries of each Subcommittee and Working Group. The Secretaries shall have the same functions as the Secretaries of the Joint Committee. 7. The Subcommittees and Working Groups shall meet at least as often as directed by the Joint Committee. Extraordinary meetings may be held at the request of either Party, if the Parties agree. Each meeting shall be held at a place and on a date commonly agreed by the Parties. 8. Subcommittees and Working Groups shall operate in accordance with the Joint Committee's rules of procedure regarding agendas, minutes, recommendations, correspondence, documents, and expenses, unless otherwise specified by the Joint Committee. 9. Unless the Parties decide otherwise, meetings shall not be public.