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(w) issue emergency orders, which may include orders for the
suspension or adjustment of operations, to prevent serious harm
to the marine environment arising out of activities in the Area;
(x) disapprove areas for exploitation by contractors or the
Enterprise in cases where substantial evidence indicates the risk
of serious harm to the marine environment;
(y) establish a subsidiary organ for the elaboration of draft
financial rules, regulations and procedures relating to:
(i) financial management in accordance with articles 171
to 175; and
(ii) financial arrangements in accordance with Annex III,
article 13 and article 17, paragraph 1(c);
(z) establish appropriate mechanisms for directing and supervising
a staff of inspectors who shall inspect activities in the Area to
determine whether this Part, the rules, regulations and
procedures of the Authority, and the terms and conditions of
any contract with the Authority are being complied with.
Article 163
Organs of the Council
1.
There are hereby established the following organs of the Council:
(a) an Economic Planning Commission;
(b) a Legal and Technical Commission.
2. Each Commission shall be composed of 15 members, elected by the
Council from among the candidates nominated by the States Parties.
However, if necessary, the Council may decide to increase the size of either
Commission having due regard to economy and efficiency.
3. Members of a Commission shall have appropriate qualifications in
the area of competence of that Commission. States Parties shall nominate
candidates of the highest standards of competence and integrity with
qualifications in relevant fields so as to ensure the effective exercise of the
functions of the Commissions.
4. In the election of members of the Commissions, due account shall
be taken of the need for equitable geographical distribution and the
representation of special interests.
5. No State Party may nominate more than one candidate for the same
Commission. No person shall be elected to serve on more than one
Commission.
6. Members of the Commissions shall hold office for a term of five
years. They shall be eligible for re-election for a further term.
7. In the event of the death, incapacity or resignation of a member of
a Commission prior to the expiration of the term of office, the Council shall
elect for the remainder of the term, a member from the same geographical
region or area of interest.
8. Members of Commissions shall have no financial interest in any
activity relating to exploration and exploitation in the Area. Subject to their
responsibilities to the Commissions upon which they serve, they shall not
disclose, even after the termination of their functions, any industrial secret,
proprietary data which are transferred to the Authority in accordance with
Annex III, article l4, or any other confidential information coming to their
knowledge by reason of their duties for the Authority.
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