(6) CONVENTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITES EUMETSAT(Signed at Geneva on May 24 , 1983, Proclaimed June 19, 1986) The States parties to this Convention, Considering that: the safety of populations and the efficient execution of numerous human activities are conditioned by meteorological data and that it calls for more accurate and prompter forecasts; the possibility of improving the forecasts to a large extent depends on the availability of meteorological observations, local as well as global, including those relating to remote and desert regions; meteorological satellites have proved their aptitude and unique potential as a complement to the ground observation systems, particularly in respect of permanent weather monitoring and the carrying out and speedy collection of observations over the most inaccessible areas of the earth's surface; Noting that: the World Meteorological Organisation has recommended its members to improve meteorological data bases and strongly supported plans to develop and exploit a global satellite observation system in order to contribute to the "World Weather Watch"; the METEOSAT experimental programme, conducted by the European Space Agency, has demonstrated Europe's capacity to assume its share of responsibility in the operation of a global satellite observation system; Recognising that: no national or international organisation has planned any arrangement to provide Europe with all meteorological satellite data necessary to cover its zones of interest; the magnitude of the human, technical and financial resources required for activities in the space field is such that these resources lie beyond the means of any single European country; it is desirable to provide the European meteorological organisations with a framework for cooperation enabling them to embark on joint activities making use of space technologies applicable to meteorological research and weather forecasting; Have agreed as follows: Article 1 Establishment of EUMETSAT Article 2 Objectives Article 3 Cooperation Article 4 The Council Article 5 Role of the Council Article 6 The Director Article 7 Staff of the Secretariat Article 8 Liability Article 9 Funding Principles Article 10 The Budget Article 11 Audit Article 12 Privileges and Immunities Article 13 Non-fulfilment of Obligations Article 14 Disputes Article 15 Signature, Ratification and Accession Article 16 Entry into Force Article 17 Amendments Article 18 Denunciation Article 19 Dissolution Article 20 Notification Article 21 Registration Annex I System Description Annex II