1.Without prejudice to Article 2, the Administrative Board may set up a Scientific and Technical Committee and appoint its members and chairman from among acknowledged experts from Member States and the Commission. The Member States and the Commission shall propose candidates to that effect. When appropriate, the participation of representatives of third countries in the Committee and the conditions thereof shall be established in the arrangements referred to in Article 21.
2.The Scientific and Technical Committee may be given responsibility for:
(a)delivering opinions on technical questions or on proposals involving major changes in the design of the European GNSS system;
(b)making recommendations on the modernisation of the system;
(c)carrying out any other task necessary for the development of expertise in the area of satellite radio-navigation.
3.Subject to approval by the Administrative Board, the Scientific and Technical Committee shall draw up its rules of procedure.