Chapter XIII - Relations with and Representation of Non-Governmental Organisations Rule 75 - Representation Non-governmental organisations, granted observer status by the Commission, may appoint authorised observers to participate in the public sessions of the Commission and of its subsidiary bodies. Rule 76 - Consultation The Commission may consult the non-governmental organisations either directly or through one or several committees set up for this purpose. These consultations may be held at the invitation of the Commission or at the request of the organisation. Chapter XIV - Publication and Distribution of the Reports and other Official Documents of the Commission Rule 77 - Report of the Commission Within the framework of the procedure of communication among States parties to the Charter, referred to in Articles 47 and 49 of the Charter, the Commission shall submit to the Assembly a report containing, where possible, recommendations it shall deem necessary. The report shall be confidential. However, it shall be published by the Chairman of the Commission after reporting unless the Assembly directs otherwise. Rule 78 - Periodical Reports of Member States Periodical Reports and other information submitted by States parties to the Charter as requested under Article 62 of the Charter, shall be documents for general distribution. The same thing shall apply to other information supplied by a State party to the Charter, unless the Commission decides otherwise. Rule 79 - Reports on the Activities of the Commission 1. As stipulated in Article 54 of the Charter, the Commission shall each year submit to the Assembly, a report on its deliberations, in which it shall include a summary of the activities. 2. The report shall be published by the Chairman after the Assembly has considered it. Rule 80 - Translation of Reports and other Documents The Secretary shall endeavour to translate all reports and other document of the Commission into the working languages. Part Two - Provisions Relating to the Functions of the Commission Chapter XV - Promotional Activities Report Submitted by State Parties to the Charter under Article 62 of the Charter Rule 81 - Contents of Reports 1. States parties to the Charter shall submit reports in the form required by the Commission on measures they have taken to give effect to the rights recognised by the Charter and on the progress made with regard to the enjoyment of these rights. The reports should indicate, where possible, the factors and difficulties impeding the implementation of the provisions of the Charter. 2. If a State party fails to comply with Article 62 of the Charter, the Commission shall fix the date for the submission of that State Party's report. 3. The Commission may, through the Secretary-General, inform State parties to the Charter of its wishes regarding the form and contents of the reports to be submitted under Article 62 of the Charter. Rule 82 - Transmission of the Reports 1. The Secretary may, after consultation with the Commission, communicate to the specialised institutions concerned, copies of all parts of the reports which may relate to their areas of competence, produced by member States of these institutions. 2. The Commission may invite the specialised institutions to which the Secretary has communicated parts of the report, to submit observations relating to these parts within a time limit that it may specify. Rule 83 - Submission of Reports The Commission shall inform, as early as possible, member States parties to the Charter, through the Secretary, of the opening date, duration and venue of the Session at which their respective reports shall be considered. Representatives of the States parties to the Charter may participate in the sessions of the Commission at which their reports shall be considered. The Commission may also inform a State party to 10