3. If, for whatever reason, a member considers that he should not take part or continue to take part in the consideration of a communication, he shall inform the Committee Chairperson. 4. After consultation with members, the Chairperson shall formally acknowledge the withdrawal and inform the member accordingly. Chapter 3: Committee Deliberations Article 1: In Camera Session 1. Committee Meetings at which communications shall be considered according to the terms of Article 44 of the Charter shall be held in camera. 2. The Committee, working group or rapporteur shall not make public any communication, document or information relating to a communication. 3. The Committee or working group responsible for considering a communication may gather and validate information. Article 2: Open Session 1. Meetings at which the Committee shall have to consider general issues such as procedures for the implementation of Article 44 may be held in open session if the Committee so decides. 2. After considering the validity of a communication, the Committee may reconsider a decision according to which a communication is admissible in the light of the explanations or decisions presented by the State Party. However, before the Committee shall decide to reconsider this decision, the explanations or statements concerned should be forwarded through the Secretary, to the author or authors of the communication, who may present additional written information or observations within a period to be fixed by the Committee. 3. The Committee may request the presence of the author or authors or their representatives as well as the presence of representatives of the State Party concerned in order to give additional clarifications or answer questions on the communication's validity. Article 3: Children's Participation 1. The Committee should take measures to ensure the effective and meaningful participation of the child or children concerned by the consideration of the validity of the communications and its author. 2. When the child is capable of expressing his opinions, he should be heard by a Committee member. Article 4: Monitoring of Decisions 1. The Committee shall designate one of its members to be responsible for monitoring its decisions. 2. He/she shall regularly report to the Committee. 3. The Committee Chairperson shall inform the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. 4. The decisions of the Committee shall be submitted to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The decisions shall be published after consideration by the Assembly and the State Parties concerned which shall ensure their dissemination in their countries, in conformity with Article 45, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Charter. 4