Article 61 — CEDEAO Traite-1975

Setting up of the Institutions 1. The Authority shall at its first meeting after the entry into force of this Treaty: (a) appoint the Executive Secretary; (b) determine the Headquarters of the Community; and (c) give such directions to the Council of Ministers and other institutions of the Community as are necessary for the expeditious and effective implementation of this Treaty. 2. Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Council of Ministers shall, within two months of the entry into force of this Treaty, hold its first meeting to: (a) appoint persons to offices in the Executive Secretariat in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty; 40 (b) give directions to other subordinate institutions; (c) give directions to the Executive Secretary as to the implementation of the provisions of this Treaty; and (d) perform such other duties as may be necessary for the expeditious and effective implementation of this Treaty.