- ARTICLE 21 INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS 1. The institutional mechanisms for implementation of this Protocol shall comprise the Integrated Committee of Ministers, the Committee of Ministers for Finance and Investment, the CCBG, the Peer Review Panel and the Secretariat. 2. The Committee of Ministers for Finance and Investment shall create such committees, sub-committees or institutions as it deems necessary for purposes of the effective implementation of this Protocol. ARTICLE 22 FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The functions and responsibilities of the Integrated Committee of Ministers are as set out in Article 12 of the SADC Treaty. 2. The Committee of Ministers for Finance and Investment shall oversee the implementation of this Protocol. 3. The CCBG shall be responsible for the implementation of those aspects that are specifically allocated to it: 4. (a) by the Committee of Ministers for Finance and Investment; and (b) in the various Annexes of this Protocol. The Secretariat shall ensure close collaboration with; (a) State Parties; and (b) all relevant institutions on finance, investment and other related matter the Region. CHAPTER ELEVEN FINAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 23 ANNEXES 1. State parties may develop and adopt annexes for the implementation of this Protocol. 2. An Annex shall form an integral part of this Protocol. 3. The adoption of annexes under this Article shall be done in accordance with Article 26. 21 -------