Common use of Functions of the Commission Clause in Contracts

Functions of the Commission. 1. The function of the Commission shall be, in particular, to indicate its views and take decisions in the following matters : (a) The practical solution of technical and economic problems in accordance with this Treaty and the promotion of co-operation in water questions; (b) The planning of hydraulic works and the determination of methods of execution and maintenance; (c) The approval of technical designs, budgets and schedules of execution for hydraulic works and structures (bridges, dams, water-removal installations, etc.); (d) The supervision of, accounting for and acceptance of jointly executed works and measures; (e) The carrying out of on-site inspections for the purpose of verifying the execution of decisions, works and measures; (f) The formulation of proposals for facilitating frontier traffic with a view to the implementation of this Treaty; (g) Exploration, measuring operations and the preparation of studies in connexion with hydraulic construction work; (h) The settlement of disputed matters, including those relating to customs procedure; (i) The submission of proposals to the Governments of the Contracting Parties on matters relating to the preceding sub-paragraphs with a view to the possible amendment of this Treaty. 2. Routine matters of minor importance may be settled by agreement between the first plenipotentiaries. Such cases shall be notified to the Commission at its next meeting. 3. The two Governments may also enter into direct negotiations on matters lying within the competence of the Commission.

Functions of the Commission. 1. The function of the Commission shall be, in particular, to indicate its views and take decisions in the following matters matters: (a) The practical solution of technical and economic problems in accordance with this Treaty and the promotion of co-operation in water questions; (b) The planning of hydraulic works and the determination of methods of execution and maintenance; (c) The approval of technical designs, budgets and schedules of execution for hydraulic works and structures (bridges, dams, water-removal installations, etc.); (d) The supervision of, accounting for and acceptance of jointly executed works and measures; (e) The carrying out of on-site inspections for the purpose of verifying the execution of decisions, works and measures; (f) The formulation of proposals for facilitating frontier traffic with a view to the implementation of this Treaty; (g) Exploration, measuring operations and the preparation of studies in connexion with hydraulic construction work; (h) The settlement of disputed matters, including those relating to customs procedure; (i) The submission of proposals to the Governments of the Contracting Parties on matters relating to the preceding sub-paragraphs with a view to the possible amendment of this Treaty. 2. Routine matters of minor importance may be settled by agreement between the first plenipotentiaries. Such cases shall be notified to the Commission at its next meeting. 3. The two Governments may also enter into direct negotiations on matters lying within the competence of the Commission.