The Budget Committee

  1. The Budget Committee shall be composed of one repre ­sentative of each Contracting Member State.

  2. Each Contracting Member State shall have one vote.

  3. The Budget Committee shall take its decisions by a simple majority of the representatives of the Contracting Member States. However, a majority of three-quarters of the represen ­tatives of Contracting Member States shall be required for the adoption of the budget.

  4. The Budget Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

  5. The Budget Committee shall elect a chairperson from among its members for a term of three years. That term shall be renewable.