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CHAPTER V – Supervising authority
Article 37 – The supervising authority for the Togolese Copyright Office shall be the
Minister responsible for culture, in accordance with Article 73 of the Law on the
Protection of Copyright, Folklore and Neighboring Rights.
The supervising minister may convene a meeting of the Governing Board at any time. In
such cases, he shall propose an agenda.
The supervising minister shall receive the minutes of all deliberations of the Governing
Board.
He may, within 15 days of receipt of the minutes of the Board's deliberations, request
further deliberation on the issue discussed.
The supervising minister may also, within 15 days of such further deliberation by the
Board at his initiative, request deferral of the enforcement of decisions taken.
In such cases, he shall immediately report his intervention to the Government, which
shall take a decision.
CHAPTER VI – Closure of the Togolese Copyright Office
Article 38 – In the event of closure of the Office approved by decree, the Government
shall determine the procedure to be followed.
TITLE III – Transitional and final provisions
CHAPTER I – Transitional provisions
Article 39 – The State shall support the Togolese Copyright Office by providing it with a
substantial subsidy to cover its requirements during the start-up period. This subsidy may
be withdrawn on the basis of a report by the Minister responsible for culture when the
Office's financial situation so permits.
Article 40 – Togolese nationals who are members of societies already accredited for the
exploitation and protection of copyright in works of the mind shall automatically be
members of the Togolese Copyright Office.
CHAPTER II – Final provisions
Article 41 – All earlier provisions contrary to the present Decree are hereby and shall
remain repealed.