Paragraph 2 Observers and experts
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Representatives of the Member States of the Union may participate as observers.
2.
The Joint Committee may also admit other persons to its meetings as observers.
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Observers may be permitted by the chair to take part in the discussions and provide expertise. However, they shall not have voting rights and shall not participate in the formulation of the decisions and recommendations of the Joint Committee.
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Experts with special expertise may also be invited with regard to specific agenda items.