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 63 STAT.] MEXICO-CULTURAL COOPERATION ADec28, 1948 countries which are carried on by agencies of the two Governments and by private educational and scientific organizations and institutions; (b) to recommend to either or both Governments measures for coordinating and improving the operation of current programs and activities in the field of United States-Mexican cultural cooperation; (c) to recommend to either or both Governments the study and adoption, when appropriate, of new projects for United States- Mexican cultural cooperation; (d) to advise private educational and scientific organizations and institutions of both countries, when so requested, with respect to methods for improving and expanding their programs and activi- ties in the field of United States-Mexican cultural exchange; (e) to keep Government agencies and private organizations and institutions which are interested in the development of closer cul- tural relations between the two countries informed regarding the programs and activities of other agencies, organizations, and insti- tutions having like interests; (f) to survey the general field of relations pertaining to cultural cooperation between the two countries from time to time and pre- pare for consideration by the two Governments comprehensive plans for the future development and expansion of such relations. 4. The Commission shall be assisted in the performance of its duties by an Advisory Council. The Council shall be composed of persons who are familiar with matters in the field of cultural co- operation which may interest the two countries, and it shall to the greatest extent possible be representative of the various artistic, literary and scientific fields. The United States members of the Council shall be appointed by the Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Mexican States and the Mexican members by the Minister of Education. 5. As soon as possible after its establishment the Commission shall draw up detailed regulations defining the scope of its activities and providing for the conduct of its meetings and the performance of its duties and functions. These regulations shall become effective immediately upon approval by the two Governments. 6. The present agreement shall remain in effect for a period of three years from the date of its entry into force and shall continue in force thereafter until one of the Governments terminates it by giving to the other Government notice in writing six months in advance. Such notice may be given six months before the expira- tion of the initial three-year term or at any time thereafter. It is understood that participation by either Government in the work of the Commission shall not of itself entail any change in exist- ing procedures for the allocation and expenditure by the agencies of either Government of funds available for use in connection with various United States-Mexican programs of cultural cooperation which are of interest to the two countries 2843 Adrisory Council. IlelagtllUonl Duration; ermina- tton.

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