SCHEDULECONVENTION ON PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND CO-OPERATION IN RESPECT OF INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION

CHAPTER IIICENTRAL AUTHORITIES AND ACCREDITED BODIES

Article 11

An accredited body shall—

a

pursue only non-profit objectives according to such conditions and within such limits as may be established by the competent authorities of the State of accreditation;

b

be directed and staffed by persons qualified by their ethical standards and by training or experience to work in the field of intercountry adoption; and

c

be subject to supervision by competent authorities of that State as to its composition, operation and financial situation.