94 SUBSECTION E. THE ENTERPRISE Article 170 The Enterprise 1. The Enterprise shall be the organ of the Authority which shall carry out activities in the Area directly, pursuant to article 153, paragraph 2(a), as well as the transporting, processing and marketing of minerals recovered from the Area. 2. The Enterprise shall, within the framework of the international legal personality of the Authority, have such legal capacity as is provided for in the Statute set forth in Annex IV. The Enterprise shall act in accordance with this Convention and the rules, regulations and procedures of the Authority, as well as the general policies established by the Assembly, and shall be subject to the directives and control of the Council. 3. The Enterprise shall have its principal place of business at the seat of the Authority. 4. The Enterprise shall, in accordance with article 173, paragraph 2, and Annex IV, article 11, be provided with such funds as it may require to carry out its functions, and shall receive technology as provided in article 144 and other relevant provisions of this Convention. SUBSECTION F. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY Article 171 Funds of the Authority The funds of the Authority shall include: (a) assessed contributions made by members of the Authority in accordance with article 160, paragraph 2(e); (b) funds received by the Authority pursuant to Annex III, article 13, in connection with activities in the Area; (c) funds transferred from the Enterprise in accordance with Annex IV, article 10; (d) funds borrowed pursuant to article 174; (e) voluntary contributions made by members or other entities; and (f) payments to a compensation fund, in accordance with article 151, paragraph 10, whose sources are to be recommended by the Economic Planning Commission. Article 172 Annual budget of the Authority The Secretary-General shall draft the proposed annual budget of the Authority and submit it to the Council. The Council shall consider the proposed annual budget and submit it to the Assembly, together with any recommendations thereon. The Assembly shall consider and approve the proposed annual budget in accordance with article 160, paragraph 2(h).

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