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The European Commission may approve or reject the proposed Independent Expert(s) and may approve the draft mandate subject to any changes that it considers necessary for the Independent Expert to be able to perform his tasks. If the European Commission approves only one of the PSA Group's proposals, the Group will appoint that person or institution as Independent Expert or will take the necessary steps for that person or institution to be appointed pursuant to the draft mandate approved by the European Commission. If more than one name is approved, the PSA Group will be free to decide which of the persons or institutions it wishes to appoint as Independent Expert. The Independent Expert will be appointed within one week of approval by the Commission and pursuant to the draft mandate approved by the Commission.