12.1 The OECS Commission shall be the principal Organ responsible for the general administration of the Organisation.
12.2 The OECS Commission shall comprise the Director-General, who shall convene and preside at meetings of the OECS Commission, and one Commissioner of Ambassadorial rank named by each Member State. A Commissioner shall, subject to Article 15.4, represent the OECS Commission in the Member State appointing that Commissioner.
12.3 The decisions of the OECS Commission shall be taken by a simple majority vote.
12.4 The OECS Commission's functions shall include the provision of Secretariat services to the Organs of the Organisation, including —
(a) servicing of meetings of the Organs of the Organisation; and
(b) taking up action on decisions, recommendations or directives approved at such meetings.
12.5 The OECS Commission shall —
(a) make reports of activities and an annual report to the OECS Authority on the work of the Commission;
(b) keep the functioning of the Organisation under continuous review and report the findings to the relevant Organs;
(c) make recommendations to the OECS Authority and the Council of Ministers on the making of Acts and Regulations of the Organisation and provide drafts of such Acts and Regulations to be considered for enactment;
(d) monitor the implementation of Acts and Regulations of the Organisation;
(e) oversee the preparation of the draft agenda for Meetings of the OECS Authority and submit the draft agenda to the OECS Authority for its approval; and
(f) undertake such other work and studies and perform such other services relating to the functions of Organisation as may be required under this Treaty or by the OECS Authority or by any other Organ from time to time and also make proposals relating thereto as may assist in the efficient and harmonious functioning and development of the Organisation.