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Article 13
The Community Parliament
There is hereby established a Parliament of the Community.
The method of election of the Members of the Community Parliament, its composition. functions,
powers and organization shall be defined in a Protocol relating thereto.
Article 14
The Economic and Social Council
There is hereby established an Economic and Social Council which shall have an advisory role and
whose composition shall include representatives of the various categories of economic and social
activity.
The composition, functions and organization of the Economic and Social Council shall be defined in a
Protocol relating thereto.
Article 15
The Court of Justice Establishment and Functions
There is hereby established a Court of Justice of the Community.
The status, composition, powers, procedure and other issues concerning the Court of Justice shall be
as set out in a Protocol relating thereto.
The Court of Justice shall carry out the functions assigned to it independently of the Member States
and the institutions of the Community.
Judgements of the Court of Justice shall be binding on the Member States, the Institutions of the
Community and on individuals and corporate bodies.
Article 16
Arbitration Tribunal Establishment and Functions
There is hereby established an Arbitration Tribunal of the Community.
The status, composition, powers, procedure and other issues concerning the Arbitration Tribunal shall
be as set out in a Protocol relating thereto.
Article 17
The Executive Secretariat Establishment and Composition
There is hereby established an Executive Secretariat of the Community.
The Secretariat shall be headed by the Executive Secretary assisted by Deputy Executive Secretaries
and such other staff as may be required for the smooth functioning of the Community.
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