Article 4 Working methods

The group shall in principle meet twice a year at the premises of the Commission and whenever the Commission considers a meeting necessary.

Working groups may be created to examine specific questions on the basis of terms of reference set by the group or whenever necessary.

The Commission may invite experts or observers, including representative bodies from non-member States, where appropriate or necessary, to participate in the work of the group or working groups.

The group and any working group shall meet according to the arrangements and the timetable set by the Commission, and shall be chaired by the Commission.

The group shall adopt its own Rules of Procedure on the basis of a proposal from the Commission. The Commission's departments shall provide secretarial services for the meetings and work of the group and any working groups.

The Commission shall ensure publicity for the work of the group.