| ARTICLE 134: |
Preparation of establishment of the Agency |
1. The Commission shall afford the necessary support towards the establishment of the
Agency.
2. For that purpose, until such time as the Executive Director takes up his duties following his appointment by the Management
Board of the
Agency in accordance with Article
84, the Commission, on behalf of the
Agency, and using the budget provided for the latter, may:
(a) appoint personnel, including a person who shall fulfil the administrative functions of the Executive Director on an interim
basis; and
(b) conclude other contracts.