Functions of the Joint Commission. 1. The Joint Commission shall:
(a) review and assess the implementation and operation of this Agreement;
(b) supervise the work of all committees, working groups and other bodies established under this Agreement; and
(c) consider any other matter that may affect the operation of this Agreement.
2. The Joint Commission may:
(a) establish any ad hoc or standing committee, working group, or other body;
(b) refer matters to, or consider matters raised by, any ad hoc or standing committee, working group, or other body established under this Agreement;
(c) consider any proposals for amendments or modifications to the rights and obligations under this Agreement;
(d) as appropriate, issue interpretations of the provisions of this Agreement;
(e) further the implementation of this Agreement through implementing arrangements under the Agreement;
(f) establish its own rules of procedure as appropriate;
(g) explore ways to enhance further trade and investment between the Parties;
(h) seek to resolve differences or disputes that may arise regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement;
(i) seek the advice of non-governmental persons or groups; and
(j) take such other action in the exercise of its functions as the Parties may agree.
Functions of the Joint Commission. 1. The Joint Commission shall:
(a) monitor and review the implementation of this Agreement;
(b) oversee the general functioning and further development of this Agreement;
(c) undertake general reviews of this Agreement in accordance with Article 6.7 (General Review);
(d) consider ways of promoting accessions to the Agreement, and approve the terms of accession;
(e) consider any proposal by a Party or a subsidiary body to amend this Agreement;
(f) supervise the work of subsidiary bodies established under this Agreement; and
(g) consider any other matter that may affect the operation of this Agreement.
2. The Joint Commission may:
(a) in accordance with the Agreement’s objectives, and subject to completion of any necessary legal requirements by each Party, adopt modifications to:
(i) Annexes I to V, and VII to XI, including their Appendices;19 and 18 In the case of Costa Rica, Annex XI (Party-Specific Institutional Arrangements) shall apply.
Functions of the Joint Commission. 1. The Joint Commission shall:
(a) oversee the implementation and further elaboration of this Agreement;
(b) consider any proposal to amend this Agreement or to make modifications to the commitments therein;
(c) oversee the work of all committees and other bodies established under this Agreement;
(d) consider ways to further enhance trade and investment between the Parties in accordance with the objective of this Agreement;
(e) seek to resolve differences that may arise regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement; and
(f) consider any other matter that may affect the operation of this Agreement.
2. The Joint Commission may:
(a) establish and delegate responsibilities to ad hoc and standing committees or other bodies;
(b) adopt rules of procedure; and
(c) take such other action in the exercise of its functions as the Parties may agree.
Functions of the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission shall represent by delegation of the governing bodies of both entities and, among others, it shall have the following functions:
Functions of the Joint Commission. 1. The Joint Commission shall: (a) consider any matter relating to the implementation of this Agreement; (b) review the general functioning of this Agreement; (c) consider any proposal to amend this Agreement; (d) supervise the work of all committees and working groups established under this Agreement and supervise other activities conducted under this Agreement; and (e) consider any other matter that may affect the operation of this Agreement.
2. The Joint Commission may: (a) establish additional committees and working groups, refer any matter to a committee or working group for advice, and consider any matter raised by a committee or working group established under this Agreement; (b) further the implementation of this Agreement's objectives through implementing arrangements; (c) further the implementation of this Agreement's objectives by approving any modifications of, inter alia, the lists of entities and thresholds in Annexes I and II to Chapter 12 (Government Procurement); (d) explore measures for the further expansion of trade and investment between the Parties; (e) seek to resolve differences or disputes that may arise regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement; (f) seek the expert advice of non-governmental persons or groups on any matter falling within its functions where this would help the Joint Commission make an informed decision; and (g) take such other action in the exercise of its functions as the Parties may mutually determine.
