62 STAT.] MULTILATERAL-INDO-PACIFIC FISHERIES COUNCIL-FEB . 26 , 1948 3713 f. To propose, and where necessary to adopt, measures to bring about the standardization of scientific equipment, techniques and nomenclature; g. To extend its good offices in assisting member Governments to secure essential materials and equipment; h. To report upon such questions relating to oceanographical, bio- logical and other technical problems as may be recommended to it by member Governments or by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and other international, national or private organizations, with related interests; i. To report annually to the Conference of the Food and Agricul- ture Organization of the United Nations upon its activities, for the information of the Conference; and to make such other reports to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on matters falling within the competence of the Council as may seem to it necessary and desirable. Article IV Area The Council shall carry out the functions and duties set forth in Article III in the Indo-Pacific areas. Article V Cooperationwith InternationalBodies The Council shall cooperate closely with other international bodies in matters of mutual interest. Article VI Expenses 1. The expenses of delegates and their alternates, experts and ad- visers occasioned by attendance at meetings of the Council shall be determined and paid by their respective Governments. 2. The expenses of the Secretariat, including publications and com- munications, and of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council when performing duties connected with its work during intervals be- tween its meeting, shall be determined and paid by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations within the limits of an annual budget prepared and approved in accordance with the current regulations of that Organization. 3. The expenses of research or development projects undertaken by individual members of the Council, whether independently or upon the recommendation of the Council, shall be determined and paid by their respective Governments.
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