63 STAT.] MULTILATERAL-TELECOMMUNICATIONS-OCT. 2, 1947 fulness and making them, so far as possible, generally avail- able to the public; c) to harmonize the actions of nations in the attainment of those common ends. 2. To this end, the Union shall in particular: a) effect allocation of the radio frequency spectrum and regis- tration of radio frequency assignments in order to avoid harmful interference between radio stations of different countries; b) foster collaboration among its Menibers and Associate Members with a view to the establishment of rates at levels as low as possible consistent with an efficient service and tak- ing into account the necessity for maintaining independent financial administration of telecommunication on a sound basis; c) promote the adoption of measures for ensuring the safety of life through the cooperation of telecommunication service; d) undertake studies, formulate recommendations, and collect and publish information on telecommunication matters for the benefit of all Members and Associate Members. Article 4 Structure of the Union The organization of the Union shall be as follows: 1. the Plenipotentiary Conference which is the supreme organ of the Union; 2. Administrative Conferences; 3. the permanent organs of the Union which are: a) the Administrative Council, b) the General Secretariat, c) the International Frequency Registration Board (I.F.R.B.), d) the International Telegraph Consultative Committee (C.C .I .T.), e) the International Telephone Consultative Committee (C.C .I.F .), f) the International Radio Consultative Committee (C.C.I .R.) . 1413
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