Cmttee/ACRWC/II. Rev 2 Page 18 5. Before taking a decision on the proposals mentioned above, the Committee shall make sure that the institutions concerned have been duly consulted. Rule 79: Participation of other African Inter-governmental Organizations Representatives of Inter-governmental Organizations may participate, without voting rights, in the deliberations of the Committee on issues falling within the framework of the activities of these organizations. Rule 80: Participation of UN Agencies and other International Organizations Representatives of the United Nations Agencies and other international organizations may participate, without voting rights, in the public sessions of the Committee on issues falling within the framework of their activities. XIX. CONSULTATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTATION OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS Rule 81: AND Representation Civil society organizations may apply to the Committee to participate as observers in the public sessions of the Committee and of its subsidiary bodies. The NGOs and CSOS on the list as established by the Committee may send observers to these sessions where issues falling within their area of activity are being considered. Rule 82: Consultation 1. The Committee may consult non-governmental organizations either directly or through one or several committees set up for this purpose. Such consultations may be held at the invitation of the Committee or at the request of the NGOs. 2. Upon recommendation of the Chairperson of the Commission and at the request of the Committee, organizations on the list referred to in Rule 80 may also be heard by the Committee. XX. INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENTS Rule 83: Headings For the purpose of the interpretation of these rules, the headings are for reference purposes only and do not form part of the Rules. Rule 84: Amendments These Rules of Procedure may be amended by a decision of the Committee in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Children's Charter.