the information it deems necessary, the Chairman shall appoint 28 an ad hoc Conciliation Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) comprising five persons who may or may not be members of the Committee. The members of the Com­ mission shall be appointed with the unanimous consent of the parties to the dispute, and its good offices shall be made available to the States concerned with a view to an amicable solution of the matter on the basis of respect for this Convention. (¿>) If the States parties to the dispute fail to reach agree­ ment within three months on all or part of the composition of the Commission, the members of the Commission not agreed upon by the States parties to the dispute shall be elected by secret ballot by a two-thirds majority vote of the Committee froni^among its own members. 2. The members of the Commission shall serve in their personal capacity. They shall not be nationals of the States parties to the dispute or of a State not Party to this Convention. •3. The Commission shall elect its own Chairman and adopt its own rules of procedure. 4. The meetings of the Commission shall normally be held at United Nations Headquarters or at any other convenient place as determined by the Commission. 5. The secretariat provided in accordance with article 10, paragraph 3, of this Convention shall also service the Com­ mission whenever a dispute among States Parties brings the Commission into being. 6. The States parties to the dispute shall share equally all the expenses of the members of the Commission in accordance with estimntes to be provided by the Secretary-Genera! of the United Nations. 7. The Secretary-General shall be empowered to pay the expenses of the members of the Commission, if necessary, be­
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international law and diplomacy, specifically regarding the resolution of disputes between states. The language used is formal and technical, indicating a focus on legal and procedural aspects rather than economic or social issues. The text does not mention specific industries, sectors, or activities, but rather emphasizes the role of the United Nations and the Commission in facilitating an amicable solution.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief