21 2: Pending the final decision, notice of the provisional measures shall forthwith be given to the parties and the Chairperson of the Commission, who shall inform the Assembly. Article 36 Representation of Parties 1. The States, parties to a case, shall be represented by agents. 2. They may, if necessary, have the assistance of counsel or advocates before the Court. 3. The organs of the Union entitled to appear before the Court shall be represented by the Chairperson of the Commission or his /her representative. 4. The African Commission, the African Committee of Experts, African InterGovernmental Organizations accredited to the Union or its organs and African National Human Rights Institutions entitled to appear before the Court shall be represented any person they choose for that purpose. by 5. Individuals and Non-Governmental Organizations accredited to the Union or its organs may be represented or assisted by a person of their choice. 6. The agents and other representatives of parties before the Court, their counsel or advocates, witnesses, and any other persons whose presence is required at the Court shall enjoy the privileges and immunities necessary to the independent exercise of their duties or the smooth functioning of the Court. Article 37 Communications and Notices 1. Communications and notices addressed to agents or counsel of parties to a case shall be considered as addressed to the parties. 2. For the service of all communications or notices upon persons other than the agents, counsel or advocates of parties concerned, the Court shall direct its request to the government of the State upon whose territory the communication or notice has to be served. 3. The same provision evidence on the spot. shall apply whenever steps are to be taken to procure