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(c) If on two consecutive ballots no member is elected, the remainder of the election shall be decided by a majority of the Members present and voting. 4. Subject to the provisions of Annex L, the term of office of a member of the Executive Board shall be three years, and any vacancy in the membership of the Board may be filled by the Conference for the unexpired term of the vacancy. 5. The Conference shall establish rules for giving effect to this Article. Article 79 Voting 1. Each member of the Executive Board shall have one vote. 2. Decisions of the Executive Board shall be made by a majority of the votes cast. Article 80 Sessions, Rules of Procedure and Officers 1. The Executive Board shall adopt rules of procedure, which shall include rules for the convening of its sessions, and which may include rules appropriate for the carrying out of its functions during the intervals between its sessions. The rules of procedure shall be subject to confirmation by the Conference. 2. The Executive Board shall annually elect its Chairman and other officers, who shall be eligible for re-election. 3. The Chairman of the Executive Board shall be entitled ex officioto participate, without the right to vote, in the deliberations of the Conference. 4. Any Member of the Organization which is not a member of the Executive Board shall be invited to participate in the discussion by the Board of any matter of particular and substantial concern to that Member and shall, for the purpose of such discussion, have all the rights of a member of the Board, except the right to vote. Article 81 Powers and Duties 1. The Executive Board shall be responsible for the execution of the policies of the Organization and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties assigned to it by the Conference. It shall supervise the activities of the Commissions and shall take such action upon their recommendations as it may deem appropriate. 2. The Executive Board may make recommendations to the Conference, or to inter-governmental organizations, on any subject within the scope of this Charter.