ARTICLE VIII
For the fulfilment of the objects defined in Article II it shall be the responsibility of the Bureau, in particular:
(a) To bring about a close and permanent association between national hydrographic offices;
(b) To study any matters relating to hydrography and the allied sciences and techniques, and to collect the necessary papers;
(c) To further the exchange of nautical charts and documents between hydrographic offices of Member Governments;
(d) To circulate the appropriate documents;
(e) To tender guidance and advice upon request, in particular to countries engaged in setting-up or expanding their hydrographic service;
(f) To encourage co-ordination of hydrographic surveys with relevant oceanographic activities;
(g) To extend and facilitate the application of oceanographic knowledge for the benefit of navigators;
(h) To cooperate with international organizations and scientific institutions which have related objectives.
ARTICLE IX
The Bureau shall be composed of the Directing Committee and the technical and administrative staff required by the Organization.
ARTICLE X
1. The Directing Committee shall administer the Bureau in accordance with the provisions of this Convention and the Regulations and with directives given by the Conference.
2. The Directing Committee shall be composed of three members of different nationality, elected by the Conference, which shall further elect one of them to fill the office of President of the Committee. The term of office of the Directing Committee shall be five years. If a post of director falls vacant during the period between two Conferences, a by-election may be held by correspondence as provided for in the General Regulations.
3. The President of the Directing Committee shall represent the Organization.
ARTICLE XI
The functioning of the Organization shall be set forth in detail in the General Regulations and Financial Regulations, which are annexed to this Convention but do not form an integral part thereof.
ARTICLE XII
The official languages of the Organization shall be English and French.
ARTICLE XIII
The Organization shall have juridical personality. In the territory of each of its Members it shall enjoy, subject to agreement with the Member Government concerned, such privileges and immunities as may be necessary for the exercise of its functions and the fulfilment of its object.
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