63 STAT.] MULTILATERAL-TELECOMMUNICATIONS-OCT. 2 , 1947 Rule 6 Appointment of Committees The Plenary Assembly may appoint committees to examine ques- tions submitted for the consideration of the Conference. These com- mittees may appoint subcommittees, which, in their turn, may appoint sub-subcommittees. Rule 7 Composition of Committees 1. In plenipotentiary conferences, the committees shall be composed of Delegates of Members and Associate Members which have made application or which have been appointed by the Plenary Assembly. 2. (1). In administrative conferences, the committees may also in- clude representatives of recognized private operating agencies. (2). Experts of scientific or manufacturing telecommunication organizations, observers of international organizations and persons appearing on behalf of societies, associations, or individuals may participate without vote in the committees, subcommittees, and sub- subcommittees of administrative conferences subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 and Chapter 6, Rule 9, of the General Regulations. Ate, p. 1495 Rule 8 Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Reporters of Committees 1. The Chairman of the Conference shall submit for the approval of the Plenary Assembly the choice of the chairman, and of the vice- chairman or vice-chairmen of each committee. 2. The Chairman of each committee shall propose to his committee the nomination of the reporters and the choice of the chairmen, vice- chairmen, and reporters of the subcommittees of that committee. Rule 9 Participation of Private Societies in Administrative Conferences Societies, associations or individuals may be authorized by the Plenary Assembly or by committees to present petitions or submit resolutions provided that such petitions or resolutions are counter- signed or supported by the Head of the Delegation of the country concerned. Such societies, associations or individuals may also attend certain sessions of these committees, but the speakers shall take part in the discussions only in so far as the Chairman of the Committee, in agreement with the Head of the Delegation of the country con- cerned, may deem desirable. Rule 10 Summons to Sessions The sessions of the Plenary Assembly and the sessions of committees and of subcommittees shall be announced either by letter or by notice posted in the meeting place of the Conference. 1503
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