A/HRC/10/54 page 35 SECTION 7: REGIONAL GROUPING OF MEMBERS Art. 31.1 For the purpose of ensuring a fair balance of regional representation on the ICC the following regional groups are established: • Africa • The Americas • Asia-Pacific • Europe Art. 31.2 The members within any regional group may establish such sub-regional groupings as they wish. Art. 31.3 The members of regional groups may establish their own procedures concerning meetings and activities. Art. 31.4 Each regional group is to nominate four (4) members accredited with an “A” status which shall each have a representative on the ICC Bureau. SECTION 8: GENERAL MEETINGS OF MEMBERS Art. 32 The General Meeting is composed by the ICC members and constitutes the supreme power of the association. Art. 33 The duties of the General Meeting include control of the activities of the ICC, review and control of the activities of the ICC Bureau, ratification of the program of ICC activities, the amendment of this Statute, consideration of funding issues and the fixing of annual membership subscriptions to be paid by members accredited with an “A” status provided however that decisions of the ICC Bureau on accreditation determinations shall not be subject to review or control by a General Meeting. Art. 34 The General Meeting elects the members of the ICC Bureau, including the Chairperson and the Secretary. The members of the ICC Bureau must be individuals representing the members of the ICC accredited with an “A” status which have been nominated by their regional groups under article 31. Art. 35 If required under Swiss Law, the General Meeting must elect an auditor who shall not be a member of the ICC. Art. 36 The General Meeting meets at least once a year in conjunction with a meeting of the Human Rights Council upon written notice given by the ICC Bureau to the members at least four (4) weeks in advance and at such other times required according to the law including when a request is demanded by one fifth or more of the members. Art. 37 The agenda of the meeting shall be submitted to the members with the written notice of meeting.