Article XVII
1.
The Commission shall appoint an executive secretary to serve the Commission and Scientific Committee according to such procedures and on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. His term of office shall be for four years and he shall be eligible for reappontment.
2.
The Commission shall authorize such staff establishment for the secretariat as may be necessary and the executive secretary shall appoint, direct and supervize such staff according to such rules and procedures and on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine.
3.
The executive secretary and secretariat shall perform the functions entrusted to them by the Commission.