1. The Committee shall establish a Secretariat consisting of an office the location of which shall be determined no later than the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
2. The Committee shall appoint a Secretary to head the Secretariat for a term to be determined no later than the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
3. The Secretariat shall be funded in accordance with Annex 1603.3.
4. The Secretariat shall provide administrative and operational support to the Committee, working groups and other committees and such other support as the Committee may direct.