13 Article 15 Functions of the Specialized Technical Committees Each Committee shall within its field of competence: (a) prepare projects and programmes of the Union and submit it to the Executive Council; (b) ensure the supervision, follow-up and the evaluation of the implementation of decisions taken by the organs of the Union; (c) ensure the coordination and harmonization of projects and programmes of the Union; (d) submit to the Executive Council either on its own initiative or at the request of the Executive Council, reports and recommendations on the implementation of the provisions of this Act; and (e) carry out any other functions assigned to it for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this Act. Article 16 Meetings Subject to any directives given by the Executive Council, each Committee shall meet as often as necessary and shall prepare its Rules of Procedure and submit them to the Executive Council for approval. Article 17 The Pan-African Parliament In order to ensure the full participation of African peoples in the development and economic integration of the continent, a Pan- African Parliament shall be established.