Common use of Functions of the Commission Clause in Contracts

Functions of the Commission. 1. The Commission shall: (a) consider any matters relating to the implementation of this Agreement; (b) review within 2 years of entry into force of this Agreement and at least every 3 years thereafter the economic relationship and partnership among the Parties, consider any proposal to amend this Agreement or its Annexes and otherwise oversee the further elaboration of this Agreement; (c) supervise the work of all Committees and working groups established under this Agreement; (d) explore measures for the further expansion of trade and investment among the Parties and identify appropriate areas of commercial, industrial and technical cooperation between relevant enterprises and organisations of the Parties; and (e) consider any other matter that may affect the operation of this Agreement. 2. The Commission may: (a) establish committees and working groups, refer matters to any committee or working group for advice, and consider matters raised by any committee or working group; (b) further the implementation of the Agreement's objectives by approving any modifications1 of, inter alia: (i) the Schedules contained in Annex I (Elimination of Customs Duties), by accelerating the elimination of customs duties; (ii) the rules of origin established in Annex II (Specific Rules of Origin); or (iii) the lists of entities and covered goods and services and thresholds contained in Annexes 11.A and 11.C of the Chapter 11 (Government Procurement). (c) further the implementation of the Agreement's objectives through Implementing Arrangements; (d) seek to resolve differences or disputes that may arise regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement; (e) seek the advice of non-governmental persons or groups on any matter falling within its responsibilities where this would help the Commission make an informed decision; and (f) take such other action in the exercise of its functions as the Parties may agree.

Functions of the Commission. 1. The Commission shall: : (a) consider any matters relating to Ensure compliance and correct application of the implementation provisions of this Agreement; ; (b) review within 2 years of entry into force of this Agreement and at least every 3 years thereafter Evaluate the economic relationship and partnership among results achieved in the Parties, consider any proposal to amend this Agreement or its Annexes and otherwise oversee the further elaboration application of this Agreement; ; (c) supervise Contribute to the settlement of disputes in accordance with Chapter 18 (Dispute Settlement); (d) Supervise the work of all Committees the Committees, established in this Agreement, as well as the committees and working groups established under this Agreement; in accordance with paragraph 2 (d) explore measures for the further expansion of trade and investment among the Parties and identify appropriate areas of commercial, industrial and technical cooperation between relevant enterprises and organisations of the Parties; and b); (e) consider Conduct negotiations for accession to this Agreement by one member of the ALADI, in accordance with Article 20.5 (Accession), and (f) Be aware of any other matter that may could affect the operation of this Agreement, or that is entrusted to it by the Parties. 2. The Commission may: : (a) establish Make decisions to: (i) modify or update the Regime of Origin in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 2.8 (Regime of Origin); (ii) approve the geographical indications and appellations of origin referred to in Article 10.11 (Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin), for their incorporation in Annex 10.11.4; (iii) approve the Annexes referred to in Article 6.11 (Implementation Annexes), and (iv) implement other provisions of this Agreement, other than those mentioned above, that require a development specifically contemplated therein, in order to improve the operation of the free trade zone. Each Party shall implement, in accordance with its legal system, any decision referred to in subparagraph (a), within the term agreed by the Parties. (1) (b) Establish the committees and working groups, refer matters to any committee or working group for advice, and consider matters raised by any committee or working group; (b) further groups that it deems pertinent within the implementation framework of the this Agreement's objectives by approving any modifications1 of, inter alia: (i) the Schedules contained in Annex I (Elimination of Customs Duties), by accelerating the elimination of customs duties; (ii) the rules of origin established in Annex II (Specific Rules of Origin); or (iii) the lists of entities and covered goods and services and thresholds contained in Annexes 11.A and 11.C of the Chapter 11 (Government Procurement). ; (c) further the implementation lssue interpretations of the provisions of this Agreement's objectives through Implementing Arrangements; ; (d) seek Request the advice of persons or entities that it deems appropriate; (e) Recommend to resolve differences or disputes the Parties amendments to this Agreement, and (f) Adopt other actions and measures, within the scope of its functions, that may arise regarding ensure the interpretation or application achievement of the objectives of this Agreement; . (e1) seek Chile will implement the advice decisions of non-governmental persons or groups on any matter falling within its responsibilities where this would help the Commission make an informed decision; and referred to in Article 17.2.2 (f) take such other action a), through execution agreements, in accordance with paragraph 4 of paragraph 1 of Article 54 of the exercise Political Constitution of its functions as the Parties may agreeRepublic of Chile.