Article 14 APRM National Structures 1. Without prejudice to the inherent right of each Member State to organize its APRM national structures as it deems appropriate, Member States shall endeavour to organise their national structures in accordance with the guidelines provided in this article. 2. National APRM structures shall comprise: a. the APRM National Focal Point; b. the APRM National Governing Council or Commission[NGC]; c. the APRM National Secretariat; and d. the Technical Research Institutions. Article 15 The National APRM Focal Point 1. The APRM National Focal Point shall be a Minister or high level Government official who reports directly to the Head of State or Government. Statute of the African Peer Review Mechanism, August 2016V11082016 19

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