[Sidenote: Committees to investigate particular matters.]
ART. IV.--All matters of procedure at meetings of the body of
delegates or the Executive Council, including the appointment of
committees to investigate particular matters, shall be regulated by the
body of delegates or the Executive Council, and may be decided by a
majority of the States represented at the meeting.
The first meeting of the body of delegates and of the Executive Council
shall be summoned by the President of the United States of America.
[Sidenote: The permanent secretariat.]
ART. V.--The permanent secretariat of the League shall be
established at ----, which shall constitute the seat of the League. The
secretariat shall comprise such secretaries and staff as may be
required, under the general direction and control of a Secretary General
of the League, who shall be chosen by the Executive Council. The
secretariat shall be appointed by the Secretary General subject to
confirmation by the Executive Council.
The Secretary General shall act in that capacity at all meetings of the
body of delegates or of the Executive Council.
The expenses of the secretariat shall be borne by the States members of
the League, in accordance with the apportionment of the expenses of the
International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
[Sidenote: Representatives to have diplomatic privileges and
immunities.]
ART. VI.--Representatives of the high contracting parties and
officials of the League, when engaged in the business of the League,
shall enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities, and the buildings
occupied by the League or its officials, or by representatives attending
its meetings, shall enjoy the benefits of extra-territoriality.
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