Article 709: Implementation, Administration and Assessment

1. The Forum shall:

(a) promote the implementation of and ongoing adherence to this Chapter and develop a work plan or plans related to those objectives;

(b) develop and implement the framework for the implementation of Article 707;

(c) develop the form and content required for notices under paragraph 3 of Article 708;

(d) develop and implement the framework for the posting of measures under paragraph 4 of Article 708; and

(e) annually produce a report on the operation of this Chapter and submit that report to the Committee.

2. The annual report referred to in paragraph 1(e) shall include:

(a) an assessment of the effectiveness of this Chapter, including an assessment of whether there have been any unintended adverse consequences, together with appropriate recommendations to address concerns identified in the assessment, including recommended amendments to this Chapter;

(b) a list of measures for which notice has been given under paragraph 3 of Article 708, together with a description of their respective justification and their anticipated duration; and

(c) a summary of any disputes that have arisen between the Parties during the year concerning the interpretation or application of this Chapter and the results of any consultations or other dispute resolution procedures resorted to by the Parties concerned to resolve the disputes.

3. The Forum may establish any committees that it considers necessary to assist it in the implementation of any work plan. The committees may be composed of representatives of the Parties and, where appropriate, of relevant regulatory authorities, other non-governmental bodies and interest groups.