Common use of The Joint Committee Clause in Contracts

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee composed of representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Parties. They will be put into effect by the Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, adopt its rules Rules of procedureProcedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary, and at least once a year. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement24. 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other information likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Contracting Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement24. 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) carrying out its specific tasks in relation to the process of regulatory cooperation, as set out in Title II of this Agreement; (b) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this the Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment employment, and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (fe) considering and developing technical assistance in potential areas for the areas covered by further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; and (gf) fostering cooperation in relevant international foraaddressing the application of section A.1 of Annex IV (list of air carriers subject to an operating ban). 12. The Parties share the goal of maximising the benefits for consumers, air carriers, labour, and communities on both sides by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, which would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee composed of representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Joint Committee’) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration adminis­ tration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementationimplemen­ tation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Parties. They will shall be put into effect by the Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation inter­ pretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 22 of this Article, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. In accordance with Article 14 (Aviation safety) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall monitor the process of removal from the register of aircraft registered at the date of signature in the Republic of Moldova which do not comply with international aviation safety standards established pursuant to the Convention. The Joint Committee shall also monitor the process of phasing-out during the transition phase described in Annex II to this Agreement of aircraft registered at the date of signature of this Agreement in the Republic of Moldova and used by operators under the regu­ latory control of the Republic of Moldova, which do not have a type certificate issued in accordance with the relevant EU legislation specified in Part C of Annex III to this Agreement with a view to agreeing a progressive reduction in the numbers of aircraft referred to in paragraph 7 of Annex II to this Agreement. 11. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (b) addressing and as far as possible effectively resolve ‘doing business’ issues that may, inter alia, hamper market access and smooth operation of services under this Agreement as a means to ensure a level playing field, regulatory convergence and minimising the regulatory burden of commercial operators; (c) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory regu­ latory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (cd) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (de) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (ef) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (fg) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (gh) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be jointly adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessarynecessary and at least once a year. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 54. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 65. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 6. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement24. 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other information likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Contracting Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement24. 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this the Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate;; and (dc) considering potential areas for the further development of this the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this the Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose purpose, it shall make recommendations recom­ mendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 23 (Safeguard measuresMeasures) of this Agreement. 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other information likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Contracting Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 23 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory regu­ latory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (dc) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement;; and (ed) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement;. (f) considering 12. The Contracting Parties share the goal of maximising the benefits for consumers, airlines, labour, and developing technical assistance in communities by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the areas covered by Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora, that would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement.

The Joint Committee. 1. A The Parties hereby establish the EFTA-Singapore Joint Committee composed of comprising representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which each Party. It shall be responsible co-chaired by Ministers or by senior officials delegated by them for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement.purpose.13 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be shall: (a) supervise the implementation of this Agreement; 13 Rules of procedure were adopted by consensus Joint Committee Decision No. 1 of 2004 (26 May 2004). (b) keep under review the possibility of further removal of barriers to trade and shall be binding upon other restrictive measures concerning commerce between the Parties. They will be put into effect by EFTA States and Singapore; (c) oversee the Parties in accordance with their own rulesfurther elaboration of this Agreement; (d) supervise the work of all sub-committees and working groups established under this Agreement; (e) endeavour to resolve disputes 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. 3. The Joint Committee may decide to set up such sub-committees and working groups as it considers necessary to assist it in accomplishing its tasks. Except where specifically provided for in this Agreement, the sub-committees and working groups shall adopt, work under a mandate established by a decision, its rules of procedurethe Joint Committee. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet may take decisions as and when necessaryprovided for in this Agreement. Either Party On other matters the Joint Committee may request the convening of a meetingmake recommendations. 5. A The Joint Committee shall take decisions and make recommendations by consensus. 6. The Joint Committee shall meet whenever necessary but normally once every two years. The regular meetings of the Joint Committee shall be chaired jointly by one of the EFTA States and Singapore. The Joint Committee shall establish its rules of procedure. 7. Each Party may also request at any time, through a notice in writing to the other Parties, that a special meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreementbe held. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date take place within 30 days of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the PartiesParties agree otherwise. 68. For The Joint Committee may decide to amend the purpose of the proper implementation of Annexes and Appendices to this Agreement. Subject to paragraph 9, it may set a date for the entry into force of such decisions. 9. If a representative of a Party in the Joint Committee has accepted a decision subject to the fulfillment of constitutional requirements, the decision shall enter into force on the date that the last Party notifies that its internal requirements have been fulfilled, unless the decision itself specifies a later date. The Joint Committee may decide that the decision shall enter into force for those Parties shall exchange information andthat have fulfilled their internal requirements, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of provided that Singapore is one of the those Parties, . A Party may apply a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Partyprovisionally until such decision enters into force, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of subject to its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreementconstitutional requirements. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee joint committee composed of representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Joint Committee’) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration adminis­ tration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementationimplemen­ tation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Parties. They will be put into effect by the Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation inter­ pretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measuresmeasures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory regu­ latory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international foraforums.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee joint committee composed of representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Joint Committee’) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Parties. They will be put into effect by the Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measuresmeasures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international foraforums.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby establishedestab­ lished, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, adopt its rules Rules of procedureProcedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary, and at least once a year. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate appro­ priate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement24. 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other information likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Contracting Parties may take appropriate appro­ priate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement24. 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) carrying out its specific tasks in relation to the process of regulatory cooperation, as set out in Title II of this Agreement; (b) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this the Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment employment, and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (fe) considering and developing technical assistance in potential areas for the areas covered by further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; and (gf) fostering cooperation in relevant international foraaddressing the application of section A.1 of Annex IV (list of air carriers subject to an operating ban). 12. The Parties share the goal of maximising the benefits for consumers, air carriers, labour, and communities on both sides by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, which would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement.

The Joint Committee. 1. A The Parties hereby establish the EFTA-Singapore Joint Committee composed of comprising representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which each Party. It shall be responsible co-chaired by Ministers or by senior officials delegated by them for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement.purpose.12 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be shall: (a) supervise the implementation of this Agreement; 12 Rules of procedure were adopted by consensus Joint Committee Decision No. 1 of 2004 (26 May 2004). (b) keep under review the possibility of further removal of barriers to trade and shall be binding upon other restrictive measures concerning commerce between the Parties. They will be put into effect by EFTA States and Singapore; (c) oversee the Parties in accordance with their own rulesfurther elaboration of this Agreement; (d) supervise the work of all sub-committees and working groups established under this Agreement; (e) endeavour to resolve disputes 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. 3. The Joint Committee may decide to set up such sub-committees and working groups as it considers necessary to assist it in accomplishing its tasks. Except where specifically provided for in this Agreement, the sub-committees and working groups shall adopt, work under a mandate established by a decision, its rules of procedurethe Joint Committee. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet may take decisions as and when necessaryprovided for in this Agreement. Either Party On other matters the Joint Committee may request the convening of a meetingmake recommendations. 5. A The Joint Committee shall take decisions and make recommendations by consensus. 6. The Joint Committee shall meet whenever necessary but normally once every two years. The regular meetings of the Joint Committee shall be chaired jointly by one of the EFTA States and Singapore. The Joint Committee shall establish its rules of procedure. 7. Each Party may also request at any time, through a notice in writing to the other Parties, that a special meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreementbe held. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date take place within 30 days of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the PartiesParties agree otherwise. 68. For The Joint Committee may decide to amend the purpose of the proper implementation of Annexes and Appendices to this Agreement. Subject to paragraph 9, it may set a date for the entry into force of such decisions. 9. If a representative of a Party in the Joint Committee has accepted a decision subject to the fulfillment of constitutional requirements, the decision shall enter into force on the date that the last Party notifies that its internal requirements have been fulfilled, unless the decision itself specifies a later date. The Joint Committee may decide that the decision shall enter into force for those Parties shall exchange information andthat have fulfilled their internal requirements, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of provided that Singapore is one of the those Parties, . A Party may apply a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Partyprovisionally until such decision enters into force, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of subject to its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreementconstitutional requirements. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee composed of representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Parties. They will be put into effect by the Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, adopt its rules Rules of procedureProcedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary, and at least once a year. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this AgreementMeasures). 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other information likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Contracting Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement). 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) carrying out its specific tasks in relation to the process of regulatory cooperation, as set out in Title II of this Agreement; (b) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this the Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment employment, and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; and (e) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement;. (f) considering addressing the application of section A.1 of Annex IV (list of air carriers subject to an operating ban). 12. The Parties share the goal of maximising the benefits for consumers, air carriers, labour, and developing technical assistance in communities on both sides by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the areas covered by Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora, which would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby establishedestab­ lished, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be jointly adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessarynecessary and at least once a year. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 54. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 65. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 6. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement24. 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other information likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Contracting Parties may take appropriate appro­ priate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement24. 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this the Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate;; and (dc) considering potential areas for the further development of this the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this the Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee committee composed of representatives of the Contract- ing Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration administra- tion of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementationimplementa- tion. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly in the cases provided by for in this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be jointly adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Contracting Parties. They will be put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessarynecessary and at least once a year. Either Contracting Party may request the convening of a meeting. 54. A Contracting Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation inter- pretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Parties. 65. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Contracting Party, shall hold consultations consul- tations within the Joint Committee. 6. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 7. If, in the view of one of the Contracting Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Contracting Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed dis- cussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Contracting Party may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement24. 8. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall state the date of its implementation in the Contracting Parties and any other infor- mation likely to concern economic operators. 9. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties Contracting Par- ties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement24. 910. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the The Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownershipparticipation, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Contracting Parties. 1011. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory regu- latory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this the Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate;; and (dc) considering potential areas for the further development of this the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related amend- ments to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A The Parties hereby establish the EFTA-Singapore Joint Committee composed of comprising representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Committee) is hereby established, which each Party. It shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement.co- 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus shall: (a) supervise the implementation of this Agreement; (b) keep under review the possibility of further removal of barriers to trade and shall be binding upon other restrictive measures concerning commerce between the Parties. They will be put into effect by EFTA States and Singapore; (c) oversee the Parties in accordance with their own rulesfurther elaboration of this Agreement; (d) supervise the work of all sub-committees and working groups established under this Agreement; (e) endeavour to resolve disputes 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. 3. The Joint Committee may decide to set up such sub-committees and working groups as it considers necessary to assist it in accomplishing its tasks. Except where specifically provided for in this Agreement, the sub-committees and working groups shall adopt, work under a mandate established by a decision, its rules of procedurethe Joint Committee. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet may take decisions as and when necessaryprovided for in this Agreement. Either Party On other matters the Joint Committee may request the convening of a meetingmake recommendations. 5. A The Joint Committee shall take decisions and make recommendations by consensus. 6. The Joint Committee shall meet whenever necessary but normally once every two years. The regular meetings of the Joint Committee shall be chaired jointly by one of the EFTA States and Singapore. The Joint Committee shall establish its rules of procedure. 7. Each Party may also request at any time, through a notice in writing to the other Parties, that a special meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreementbe held. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date take place within 30 days of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the PartiesParties agree otherwise. 68. For The Joint Committee may decide to amend the purpose of the proper implementation of Annexes and Appendices to this Agreement. Subject to paragraph 9, it may set a date for the entry into force of such decisions. 9. If a representative of a Party in the Joint Committee has accepted a decision subject to the fulfillment of constitutional requirements, the decision shall enter into force on the date that the last Party notifies that its internal requirements have been fulfilled, unless the decision itself specifies a later date. The Joint Committee may decide that the decision shall enter into force for those Parties shall exchange information andthat have fulfilled their internal requirements, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of provided that Singapore is one of the those Parties, . A Party may apply a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Partyprovisionally until such decision enters into force, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of subject to its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreementconstitutional requirements. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (c) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (d) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (e) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (f) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (g) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee composed of representatives of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as "the Joint Committee") is hereby established, which shall be responsible for the administration of this Agreement and shall ensure its proper implementation. For this purpose it shall make recommendations and take decisions where expressly provided by this Agreement. 2. The decisions of the Joint Committee shall be adopted by consensus and shall be binding upon the Parties. They will shall be put into effect by the Parties in accordance with their own rules. 3. The Joint Committee shall adopt, by a decision, its rules of procedure. 4. The Joint Committee shall meet as and when necessary. Either Party may request the convening of a meeting. 5. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve any question relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than two months from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. 6. For the purpose of the proper implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall exchange information and, at the request of either Party, shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee. 7. If, in the view of one of the Parties, a decision of the Joint Committee is not properly implemented by the other Party, the former may request that the issue be discussed by the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee cannot solve the issue within two months of its referral, the requesting Party may take appropriate safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard measures) of this Agreement. 8. Without prejudice to paragraph 22 of this Article, if the Joint Committee does not take a decision on an issue which has been referred to it within six months of the date of referral, the Parties may take appropriate temporary safeguard measures under Article 24 (Safeguard Measures) of this Agreement. 9. In accordance with Article 6 (Investment) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall examine questions relating to bilateral investments of majority ownership, or changes in the effective control of air carriers of the Parties. 10. In accordance with Article 14 (Aviation safety) of this Agreement, the Joint Committee shall monitor the process of removal from the register of aircraft registered at the date of signature in the Republic of Moldova which do not comply with international aviation safety standards established pursuant to the Convention. The Joint Committee shall also monitor the process of phasing-out during the transition phase described in Annex II to this Agreement of aircraft registered at the date of signature of this Agreement in the Republic of Moldova and used by operators under the regulatory control of the Republic of Moldova, which do not have a type certificate issued in accordance with the relevant EU legislation specified in Part C of Annex III to this Agreement with a view to agreeing a progressive reduction in the numbers of aircraft referred to in paragraph 7 of Annex II to this Agreement. 11. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (b) addressing and as far as possible effectively resolve "doing business" issues that may, inter alia, hamper market access and smooth operation of services under this Agreement as a means to ensure a level playing field, regulatory convergence and minimising the regulatory burden of commercial operators; (c) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), competitive environment and consumer protection; (b) reviewing market conditions affecting air services under this Agreement; (cd) regularly examining the social effects of this Agreement as it is implemented, notably in the area of employment and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (de) considering potential areas for the further development of this Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to this Agreement; (ef) agreeing, on the basis of consensus, on proposals, approaches or documents of a procedural nature directly related to the functioning of this Agreement; (fg) considering and developing technical assistance in the areas covered by this Agreement; and (gh) fostering cooperation in relevant international fora.