Article 2002: The Secretariat

    1. The Commission shall establish and oversee a Secretariat comprising national Sections.

    2. Each Party shall:

  • Establish a permanent office of its Section;
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  • Be responsible for
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  • The operation and costs of its Section, and
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  • The remuneration and payment of expenses of panelists and members of committees and scientific review boards established under this Agreement, as set out in Annex 2002.2 (TLCAN: Anexo 2002.2);
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  • Designate an individual to serve as Secretary for its Section, who shall be responsible for its administration and management; and
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  • Notify the Commission of the location of its Section's office.
  • 3. The Secretariat shall:

  • Provide assistance to the Commission;
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  • Provide administrative assistance to
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  • Panels and committees established under Chapter Nineteen (Review and Dispute Settlement in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Matters), in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to Article 1908 (TLCAN: Art. 1908), and
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  • Panels established under this Chapter, in accordance with procedures established pursuant to Article 2012 (TLCAN: Art. 2012); and
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  • As the Commission may direct
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  • Support the work of other committees and groups established under this Agreement, and
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  • Otherwise facilitate the operation of this Agreement.