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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [59 STAT. Operationof Transport 13. While it remains the task of each member Government to pro- vide for the efficient operation of the transport systems in Continental Europe for which it is responsible, the Organisation may exceptionally, at the request of any member Government, give any practicable assistance in the rehabilitation or operation of transport in any terri- tory in Continental Europe under the authority of such Government on such conditions as may be agreed between such Government and the Organisation, having due regard to the rights of other member Governments. Co-ordinationof European Transport. 14. The Organisation shall work out and co-ordinate common action to secure the inauguration, maintenance, modification, resump- tion or, where appropriate, suppression, of international arrangements for through working of railways and exchange of rolling-stock of the Continental European countries for carrying out international trans- port. In particular, it shall ensure a unified clearing system for traffic operations between the different countries in Continental Europe. In general, it shall promote where necessary the establishment of appropriate machinery for co-operation between railway administra- tions. 15. The Organisation shall place its services at the disposal of mem- ber Governments and make recommendations with a view to ensuring the most efficient movement of international traffic on waterways. 16. The Organisation shall take such steps as may be practicable through the Governments concerned to facilitate the movement across frontiers of road transport vehicles. 17. In carrying out the functions mentioned in paragraphs 14 and 16 of this Article and in placing its services at the disposal of member Governments as described in paragraph 15 of this Article, the Organi- sation shall make use, to the extent practicable, of conventions in force between member Governments so as to obtain the greatest benefit therefrom for the fufilment of its task in this respect, provided that the Organisation shall act- (a) in accordance with any general policies which may be deter- mined by the appropriate authorities of the United Nations; and (b) with due respect for existing rights and obligations. 18. The Organisation shall make recommendations to the Govern- ments concerned designed to promote adequate co-ordination of all European transport for the fulfilment of the common military needs of the United Nations or in the interests of traffic of an international character. Relations with other Agencies. 19. The Organisation shall co-operate as may be required with the appropriate authorities and agencies of any one or more of the United Nations and with international organisations. ^ 20. The Organisation shall provide all possible assistance to the Allied Commanders-in-Chief in meeting their needs for transport

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