Voting will be by States.
Each member will have one vote and not more than three representatives.
COUNCIL
[Sidenote: Meetings at least once a year.]
The Council will consist of representatives of the Five Great Allied
Powers, together with representatives of four members selected by the
Assembly from time to time; it may co-opt additional States and will
meet at least once a year.
Members not represented will be invited to send a representative when
questions affecting their interests are discussed. Voting will be by
States. Each State will have one vote and not more than one
representative. A decision taken by the Assembly and Council must be
unanimous except in regard to procedure and in certain cases specified
in the covenant and in the treaty, where decisions will be by a
majority.
ARMAMENTS
[Sidenote: Permanent commission on military and naval questions.]
The Council will formulate plans for a reduction of armaments for
consideration and adoption. These plans will be revised every ten years.
Once they are adopted, no member must exceed the armaments fixed without
the concurrence of the Council. All members will exchange full
information as to armaments and programs, and a permanent commission
will advise the Council on military and naval questions.
PREVENTING OF WAR
[Sidenote: Members to submit disputes to arbitration.]
[Sidenote: Council to consider means to protect covenants.]
Upon any war, or threat of war, the Council will meet to consider what
common action shall be taken.
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