61. Mandates included in Appendix I, where applicable, will be renewed until the date on which they are considered by the Council according to the programme of work.d 62. Current mandate-holders may continue serving, provided they have not exceeded the six-year term limit (Appendix II). On an exceptional basis, the term of those mandate-holders who have served more than six years may be extended until the relevant mandate is considered by the Council and the selection and appointment process has concluded. 63. Decisions to create, review or discontinue country mandates should also take into account the principles of cooperation and genuine dialogue aimed at strengthening the capacity of Member States to comply with their human rights obligations. 64. In case of situations of violations of human rights or a lack of cooperation that require the Council’s attention, the principles of objectivity, non-selectivity, and the elimination of double standards and politicization should apply. III. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 65. The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee (hereinafter “the Advisory Committee”), composed of 18 experts serving in their personal capacity, will function as a think-tank for the Council and work at its direction. The establishment of this subsidiary body and its functioning will be executed according to the guidelines stipulated below. A. Nomination 66. All Member States of the United Nations may propose or endorse candidates from their own region. When selecting their candidates, States should consult their national human rights institutions and civil society organizations and, in this regard, include the names of those supporting their candidates. 67. The aim is to ensure that the best possible expertise is made available to the Council. For this purpose, technical and objective requirements for the submission of candidatures will be established and approved by the Council at its sixth session (first session of the second cycle). These should include: (a) Recognized competence and experience in the field of human rights; (b) High moral standing; (c) Independence and impartiality. 68. Individuals holding decision-making positions in Government or in any other organization or entity which might give rise to a conflict of interest with the responsibilities inherent in the mandate shall be excluded. Elected members of the Committee will act in their personal capacity. 69. The principle of non-accumulation of human rights functions at the same time shall be respected. B. Election 70. The Council shall elect the members of the Advisory Committee, in secret ballot, from the list of candidates whose names have been presented in accordance with the agreed requirements. d Country mandates meet the following criteria: − There is a pending mandate of the Council to be accomplished; or − There is a pending mandate of the General Assembly to be accomplished; or − The nature of the mandate is for advisory services and technical assistance.