Page 12 Article 16: 1. The Mission shall remain in the country throughout the election period and until the election results are announced. 2. The Mission shall also submit a report to the Executive Secretary. 3. The Report shall comprise: ‰ the Mission’s own observations; ‰ statements by witnesses; ‰ its assessment of the conduct of the elections from the point of view of the national laws governing the elections and the universal principles in electoral matters; ‰ its recommendations for the improvement of the conduct of future elections and monitoring Missions. Article 17: 1. The Observer/Supervisory Mission’s report shall be signed by all Members of the Mission and submitted to the Executive Secretary by the Mission’s leader within fifteen (15) days with effect from the date of accomplishment of the Mission. 2. Before leaving the host country, the Mission shall convene a consultative meeting for the preparation of the report. 3. Any member of the Mission, who is unable to attend the meeting, shall submit a report in writing to the Mission’s leader before leaving the country. 4. ECOWAS Staff shall assist the Mission in the preparation of the report.