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A XII/Res.505
ANNEX 1
EXCHANGE OF NOTES BETWEEN THE GOVERMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL MARITIME CONSULTATIVE ORGANIZATION TO ATEND THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNI IAIT AND TER
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ORGANIZATION REGARDING THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Sir,
1 I have the honour to refer to the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization regarding the headquarters of the Organization, signed at London on 28 November 1968, (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement") and to discussions between officials of the Government and the Organization
regarding the establishment of permanent missions to the Organization.
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I now have the honour to propose that a new Article be inserted in the Agreement after Article 13 as follows:
PART IV bis
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES
ARTICLE 13 bis
(1) Every person designated by a Member of the Organization as its Permanent Representative and the resident members of its mission of diplomatic rank shall enjoy, for the term of their business with the Organization, the privileges and immunities set out in Article V, Section 13 of the Convention.
(2) In addition they shall enjoy, for the term of their business with the Organization:
(a) the same exemption or relief from taxes and municipal rates
(b)
and the same exemption from duties and taxes on the importation of goods imported for their personal use or for that of members of their families forming part of their household, including articles intended for their establishment, as are accorded to 2 diplomatic agent;
a refund of duty and value added tax on the importation of hydrocarbon oils purchased by them or on their behalf for their personal use or for that of members of their families forming part of their household;