from each Member State. (b) The functions of the Committee of Mining Ministers shall be to: (i) establish the policy and strategy of the regional mining sector; (ii) establish areas of co-operation as provided in this Protocol; (iii) consider and recommend for approval by the Council of Ministers the annual reports of the mining sector; (iv) consider and approve recommendations on projects and programmes; (v) consider and approve recommendations on rules and regulations governing the Mining Coordinating unit; (vi) consider any matter having a bearing on the objectives, direction and/or implementation of the Protocol brought to its attention by a Member State, the Mining Technical Committee Officials or the Mining Coordinating Unit; (vii) recommend to the Council of Ministers amendments to the Protocol and/or changes or modifications to the organisational structure; (viii) consider any matter referred to the Committee of Mining Ministers by the Council; (ix) create such other organs as may be necessary for the implementation of this Protocol; (x) recommend to the Council of Ministers the adoption of subsidiary agreement to regulate co-operation in any particular area of co-operation provided that such subsidiary agreement is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Protocol; (c) The Committee of Mining Ministers shall meet annually on dates to be agreed upon; (d) The Committee of Mining Ministers shall hold extraordinary meetings upon the consent of two-thirds of the Member States; (e) The Chairperson of the Committee of Mining Ministers shall be from the Member State nominated to host the sector. 3. The Mining Technical Committee of Officials (a) The Mining Technical Committee of Officials shall consist of at least one representative from each Member State at Permanent Secretary level or equivalent; (b) The Mining Technical Committee shall meet at least once annually; (c) The Chairperson of the Mining Technical Committee of Officials shall be appointed from the Member States holding the chairmanship of the Committee of Mining Ministers;