have the function of coordinating such information and of also assisting in the arrangement of such rates and conditions. The Federal Maritime Board will be promptly advised of the appointment of or any change as to the secretary.

Such notices shall be

2: Meetings shall be called by the secretary from time to time by mailing a notice to each party containing a docket of the matters to be considered. mailed at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting except where the secretary decides that an earlier meeting is required, in which case he shall telegraph such notice to each party four (4) business hours in advance of the meeting. Provided, however, that where all parties are present at a meeting they may waive the absence of prior notice as to any matter to be voted on. Except as otherwise provided for, all actions within the scope of this agreement shall be by the unanimous vote of those parties present and voting thereon at a meeting. All actions taken pursuant to this agreement shall be binding on all parties hereto.

3: Any United States flag common carrier by water engaged in any of the trades covered by this agreement may become a party hereto by signing this agreement. Prompt notice of any admission to this agreement shall be furnished by the secretary to the Federal Maritime Board and to the other parties thereto. Any party hereto may withdraw from this agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the secretary. Whenever any party has given such notice, each of the remaining parties may withdraw, effective as of the same date by giving written notice to the

secretary, at any time before the expiration of the first party's thirty (30) day notice period. Prompt advice of any such withdrawal shall be furnished by the secretary to the Federal Maritime Board.

4: This agreement shall not be amended except by unanimous agreement of all parties signatory hereto.

5: This agreement shall be filed with the Federal Maritime Board for approval, under Section 15 of the Shipping Act of 1916, as amended, and shall not be operative prior to such approval.

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