266/1998 Coll.
The COMMUNICATION FROM the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the 14 December. December 1960 were in
Paris přijatyKonvence on the Organisation for economic cooperation and development
(OECD) and the additional protocols No. 1 and no. 2 to the Convention on the Organisation for
economic cooperation and development.
With the conventions and the additional protocols of the Czech Parliament gave its assent
of the Republic. The instrument of accession of the Czech Republic to the Convention on the Organization
for economic cooperation and development, including additional protocols No 1 and
No. 2 was deposited with the Government of the French Republic, the depositary of the Convention,
on 21 February 2006. December 1995.
Conventions with the additional protocols entered into force on the basis of their
Article 14, paragraph 1. 3 (b). (b)) on 30 April 2005. September 1961, and for the Czech Republic
in accordance with article 16 on 21 May 1982. December 1995.
English translation of the Convention and the protocols to be open at the same time. To the English
and the French version of the conventions and protocols can be consulted on the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
CONVENTIONS
the Organization for economic cooperation and development
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Austria, the Belgian
Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Spain, United States
of America, the French Republic, Greek, uk, Ireland, Iceland
Republic, the Italian Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Norway
the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Portuguese Republic, the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Sweden,
The Swiss Confederation and the Republic of Turkey;
Noting that the economic strength and prosperity are important for
achievement of the objectives of the United Nations and the preservation of individual freedom and
the increase in general prosperity;
Judging that can promote these objectives effectively, if they strengthen
a tradition of cooperation between them is established;
Recognizing that economic recovery and progress of Europe, to which very significantly
contributed their participation in the Organization for European economic
cooperation, opening up new perspectives for the strengthening of this tradition and its
application on new tasks and wider objectives;
convinced that wider cooperation will be an important contribution to
peaceful and harmonious relations among the peoples of the world;
Recognizing the ever-increasing interdependence of their economies;
being resolved to mutual consultation and cooperation up to a maximum
develop and as efficiently as possible to use their capacities and capabilities to achieve the
the greatest growth of its economy and improve the economic and
social well-being of their peoples;
Judging that the economically more advanced Nations should work together as
best according to their capabilities in providing assistance to countries in the process of
economic development;
Recognizing that the continued expansion of world trade is one of the
the most important factors that support the development of the economies of various countries and
the improvement of the international economic relations;
being determined to meet these goals in a manner that is consistent with the
their obligations from participation in other international organizations or
institutions or in international agreements to which they are members;
therefore agree on the following conditions for deformation of the Organization
for European economic cooperation to the Organization for economic
cooperation and development:
Article 1
The Organisation for economic cooperation and development (hereinafter referred to as
"The Organization"), will support the objectives, whose purpose will be to:
and achieve the highest) sustainable economic growth,
employment and a rising standard of living in member countries, maintain
financial stability, and thus to contribute to the development of the world economy;
(b)) to contribute to the healthy economic development in the Member countries as well as in
non-member countries in the process of economic development; and
c) contribute to the development of world trade on a multilateral,
a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with international obligations.
Article 2
In order to achieve these objectives, members agree that they will be as
individually and together:
and to support the effective use of its) economic resources;
(b)) in the field of science and technology to promote the development of its resources,
research and creating good conditions for vocational training;
(c)) to perform a measures to ensure economic growth, internal and external
financial stability and to the prevention of situations that could endanger the
their economies or economies of other countries;
d) continue its efforts to reduce and or removal of barriers
in the exchange of goods and services, as well as the current payments and maintain and
extend the liberalisation of capital movements; and
e) to contribute to the economic development of the Member countries and non-member countries in
the process of economic development, by appropriate means, and in particular by the tide
of capital to these countries, taking note of the importance that has for
providing technical assistance to their economies and the expansion of market outlets
for their export.
Article 3
Having regard to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 and the fulfillment of the tasks of the
laid down in article 2, members agree that they will:
and inform each other) and to supply the Organization with the information needed for
fulfilment of its tasks;
(b)) to each other and continually advise, process studies, and to participate in the
jointly agreed projects; and
(c)) work closely together, and where appropriate, to proceed in a coordinated manner.
Article 4
The parties to this Convention will be members of the organization.
Article 5
To achieve its objectives, the organization can:
and) take decisions that are binding on all members, if
unless otherwise specified;
(b) give recommendations to the members;) and
(c)) to enter into agreements with its members, non-Member States and international
organisations.
Article 6
1. If your organization decides unanimously in special cases
otherwise, adopt decisions and recommendations by mutual agreement of all members.
2. Each Member shall have one vote. If a member abstains from voting on a decision of the
or recommendations, it does not hinder the adoption of this decision or
the recommendations, which will then apply to other members, but not
the Member who abstained from voting.
3. the decision can be binding for the Member, only if this
the requirements of their constitutional procedures. Other members may agree that the
such a decision will apply on a provisional basis.
Article 7
Authority that will decide on all steps of the Organization, the Council will
composed of all the members. The Council shall meet in meetings of Ministers
or permanent representatives.
Article 8
The Council shall appoint each year, its President, who will chair the
the ministerial meeting, and the two Vice-Chairmen. The President may be appointed
one further term.
Article 9
The Council may establish an Executive Committee and subsidiary bodies needed to achieve
the objectives of the organization.
Article 10
1. The Council shall appoint for a term of five years, Secretary General
She will respond. He will be assisted by one or more Deputy General
the Secretary-General or representatives of the Secretary-General, appointed by the Council on the
the recommendations of the Secretary-General.
2. the Secretary-General will chair the meeting of the permanent representatives in the
To the Council. The all-around will be assisted by the Council, which can make proposals
The Council or any other body of the organization.
Article 11
1. The Secretary-General shall appoint the staff necessary for the functioning of the
Organization in accordance with the business plans approved by the Council.
Rules for staff activities will be subject to approval by the Council.
2. Given the international nature of the Organization, the Secretary-General must not,
his Deputy or deputies and staff earn or receive instruction
from any member or from any Government or from any other authority that is not
part of the organization.
Article 12
Under the conditions imposed by the Council, an organization can:
and) to communicate with non-member countries and organizations;
(b)) to establish and maintain relations with non-Member States and organizations;
(c) invite the Governments of non-member countries) or organization to participate in the activities of the
The organization.
Article 13
Representation of the European communities, based in Paris and Rome
the Treaty of 18 April. April 1951 and 25. March 1957 in an organization is
defined in supplementary Protocol No 1 to this Convention.
Article 14
1. this Convention shall be ratified or accepted by the signatories in accordance with
their respective constitutional order.
2. Instruments of ratification or approval shall be deposited with the Government
The French Republic is hereby designated as the depository Government.
3. this Convention shall enter into force:
and) before the date 30. September 1961, after the deposit of instruments of ratification or
approval by all signatories; or
(b)) on 30 November. September 1961, where to this day fifteen or more signatories
deposited their instruments referred to above and then do so any more
the signatory by saving its instrument of ratification or approval;
c) after 30. September 1961, but no later than two years after the signature of this
The Convention after the deposit of its instrument of fifteen signatories, and consequently
each signatory after the deposit of its ratification or approval
of the Charter.
4. the signatory which has not deposited its instrument of ratification or approval
upon entry into force, this Convention will be able to participate in the activities
The Organization, under conditions to be laid down by the agreement between the Organization and
This signatory.
Article 15
The entry into force of this Convention will be at the same time mean the reconstruction
The Organisation for European economic cooperation and its objectives, authorities,
powers and name will from that moment, determined in accordance with the above
referred to. The existence of the legal entity, which is an organisation for the European
economic co-operation, will continue in the Organization, but since the entry
This Convention into force will be the effectiveness of the decisions, recommendations and
resolutions of the Organisation for European economic co-operation should be subject to
approval by the Council.
Article 16
The Council may decide to invite any Government that is ready
assume the obligations of membership to accede to this Convention.
This decision must be taken unanimously. However, the Council may
acting unanimously, may decide to permit abstence in the vote, in which
If, notwithstanding the provisions of article 6, the decision will be
apply to all members. Access to the Convention enters into force
by depositing an instrument of accession with the depository Government.
Article 17
Any Contracting Party will be able to terminate your linking of this
The conventions of this fact are the depository Government with
twelve months in advance.
Article 18
The organisation will be based in Paris, unless the Council decides otherwise.
Article 19
The legal capacity of the Organization and the privileges, immunities and benefits an organization
its officers and the representatives of its members, it will be defined in
Additional Protocol No. 2 to this Convention.
Article 20
1. in accordance with the financial provisions of directives adopted by the Council each year
the Secretary-General shall submit to the Board for approval the annual budget, accounts and
all the minor budgets, which will require the Council.
2. General expenditure of the organization approved by the Council will distribute
According to a scale to be determined by the Council. Other expenses shall be reimbursed in
accordance with the decision of the Council.
Article 21
After receiving the ratification or approval, or
accession or denunciation of the depository Government will acquaint with them all
the parties and the Secretary-General of the organization.
In witness whereof the undersigned, duly authorized and appropriate powers
representatives of the equipment properly connected their signatures below this Convention.
Drawn up in Paris on the 14th of December in the year one thousand devítistého
the 60th, in French and English, both texts have
being equally authentic, in a single copy which shall be deposited with the depository
the Government, which it passes to the one certified copy of all the signatories.
ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL No 1
to the Convention on the Organisation for economic cooperation and development
Signatories to the Convention on the Organisation for economic cooperation and development
agreed to the following:
1. the Representation of the European communities established by the Paris and Rome
the Treaty of 18. April 1951 and 25. March 1957 in the Organization for
economic cooperation and development will be determined by institutional
the provisions of these agreements.
2. the Commission of the European Economic Community and the European
Atomic Energy Community, as well as the high authority of the European
coal and steel, will participate in the work of this organization.
In witness whereof the undersigned, duly authorized and appropriate powers
properly connected equipment representatives, their signatures to this Protocol.
Drawn up in Paris on the 14th of December in the year one thousand devítistého
the 60th, in French and English, both texts have
being equally authentic, in a single copy which shall be deposited with the Government of
The French Republic, which shall transmit a certified copy of one of him all
the signatories.
ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL No. 2
to the Convention on the Organisation for economic cooperation and development
Signatories to the Convention on the Organisation for economic cooperation and development
(hereinafter referred to as "the Organization"); have agreed on the following:
The Organization will have the legal capacity and of the Organization, its officials, and
the representatives of its members, it will be authorized to use the following
the privileges, immunities and benefits:
and) on the territory of Contracting Parties to the Convention on European economic cooperation
of 16 December 2002. April 1948 the legal capacity, privileges, immunities and facilities
provided by additional Protocol No 1 to this Convention;
(b)) in Canada the legal capacity, privileges, immunities and benefits granted to
the basis of any agreement or understanding on the legal capacity, privileges,
immunities and benefits agreement between the Canadian Government and the Organization;
(c)) in the United States the legal capacity, privileges, immunities and facilities
under the law on immunities of international organizations provided on
the basis of the presidential decision No. 10 133ze 27 June. June 1950;
d) in all other countries the legal capacity, privileges, immunities and
the benefits provided under any agreements or arrangements between
the Government and the organization.
In witness whereof the undersigned, duly authorized and appropriate powers
properly connected equipment representatives, their signatures to this Protocol.
Drawn up in Paris on the 14th of December in the year one thousand devítistého
the 60th in the Dutch and English, both texts have
being equally authentic, in a single copy which shall be deposited with the Government of
The French Republic, which shall transmit a certified copy of one of him all
the signatories.
