4.
The Council shall examine the basis, consider the method and the
effect of the application of the safeguard measures taken by the
Partner State under paragraphs 2 and 3 and make an appropriate
decision.
ARTICLE 49
Measures to Address Imbalances
The Council shall approve measures to address imbalances that may arise
from the implementation of this Protocol.
ARTICLE 50
Monitoring and Evaluation of Implementation of the
Common Market
1.
The Council shall establish a framework for monitoring and
evaluating the implementation of this Protocol.
For the purposes of this Article, the Council shall:
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
ensure that the operations of the Common Market conform
to the objectives of this Protocol;
annually review the specific commitments and programmes
in this Protocol and take the necessary measures to ensure
that the Partner States adhere to their commitments and
programmes within the agreed timeframe;
evaluate the implementation of this Protocol; and
assess any causes of delay in the implementation of this
Protocol and take the appropriate measures to remedy the
situation.
3.
For the purposes of the implementation of paragraph 2, the Council
shall take into account any changes occurring in the economic and
social circumstances of the Partner States.
4.
The annual review in subparagraph (b) of paragraph 2 shall:
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