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;
Be responsible for
The operation and costs of its Section, and
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);
Designate an individual to serve as Secretary for its Section, who shall be responsible for its administration and management; and
Notify the Commission of the location of its Section's office.3. The Secretariat shall:
Provide assistance to the Commission;
Provide administrative assistance to
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
Panels established under this Chapter, in accordance with procedures established pursuant to Article 2012 (TLCAN: Art. 2012); and
As the Commission may direct
Support the work of other committees and groups established under this Agreement, and
Otherwise facilitate the operation of this Agreement.