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What is a key characteristic of international organizations (IOs) regarding their duration?
What is a key characteristic of international organizations (IOs) regarding their duration?
What does the term 'ius contrahendi' refer to in the context of international organizations?
What does the term 'ius contrahendi' refer to in the context of international organizations?
Which of the following rights is NOT included in the core elements defining the legal personality of an international organization?
Which of the following rights is NOT included in the core elements defining the legal personality of an international organization?
What is the significance of 'ius legationis' for international organizations?
What is the significance of 'ius legationis' for international organizations?
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In terms of international responsibility, what aspect can international organizations participate in?
In terms of international responsibility, what aspect can international organizations participate in?
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According to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, how do international organizations differ from states?
According to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, how do international organizations differ from states?
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What kind of participation do international organizations have regarding dispute settlements?
What kind of participation do international organizations have regarding dispute settlements?
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What is a common misconception regarding the privileges and immunities of international organizations?
What is a common misconception regarding the privileges and immunities of international organizations?
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What is the primary basis for the creation of International Organizations (IOs)?
What is the primary basis for the creation of International Organizations (IOs)?
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Which aspect does the constitutional dimension of the Constitutive Agreement represent?
Which aspect does the constitutional dimension of the Constitutive Agreement represent?
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Which interpretation rule is NOT included in Arts. 31-33 VCLT?
Which interpretation rule is NOT included in Arts. 31-33 VCLT?
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What is necessary for the birth of an International Organization?
What is necessary for the birth of an International Organization?
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Which factor is true regarding the nature of ratifications for universal organizations?
Which factor is true regarding the nature of ratifications for universal organizations?
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What is one of the capabilities of an established International Organization?
What is one of the capabilities of an established International Organization?
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What tool is primarily used to interpret the rules of international agreements?
What tool is primarily used to interpret the rules of international agreements?
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What characteristic distinguishes regional organizations from universal organizations?
What characteristic distinguishes regional organizations from universal organizations?
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Study Notes
Foundations and Process: The Constitutive Agreement
- International Organizations (IOs) are founded on a multilateral agreement that precedes them - an international agreement.
- IOs are secondary subjects of international law.
- These agreements typically emerge from international conferences.
The Constitutive Agreement
- The agreement serves both contractual and constitutional purposes:
- Contractual - The agreement's content depends on the parties' will.
- Constitutional - The agreement acts as the organization's foundational document, creating a new organ and outlining its powers and decision-making procedures.
Interpretation
- The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) guides the interpretation of the agreement, specifically articles 31-33.
- Interpretation follows established principles:
- Text-based interpretation
- Context-based interpretation
- Teleological interpretation (purpose-driven interpretation), and
- Implicit powers (understanding powers not explicitly stated).
Birth of an Organization
- The organization comes into being upon the entry into force of the "constitutional agreement" according to its provisions.
- There are two types of entry into force:
- Universal - Typically, a certain number of ratifications (UNESCO, art. XV), proportional number of states, or specific member states participating (Art. 110.3 UN Charter) are required.
- Regional - These tend to be more stringent (Art. 54 TEU).
Putting the Organization in Motion
- The organization requires various elements to be put into motion:
- Headquarters
- Domestic legal relations
- Recruitment of employees
- Taxes, symbols
- External legal relations
Regulatory Documents
- The following documents regulate the organization's functionality:
- Constituent treaty
- Headquarters agreement between the IO and the host state (and related arrangements)
- Documents issued by the host state's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Continuous Nature of the IO
- The organization is typically not time-limited.
- New states can accession into the organization.
- State withdrawal is possible, though not straightforward.
- The founding agreement can be amended.
Legal Personality (I): External
- IOs have the capacity to participate in legal relations with other subjects of international law, enjoy rights, and fulfill obligations.
- They are considered equal to states.
- IOs are crucial mechanisms for facilitating collective action among states.
- While they are distinct subjects, the relationship between states and IOs has been an area of debate.
Core Elements
- Ius contrahendi - The right to conclude international treaties.
- Ius legationis - The right to establish diplomatic relations.
- The right to participate in dispute settlement proceedings.
- The right to participate in relations of international responsibility.
- Privileges and immunities.
Ius Contrahendi
- The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations (1986) generally follows the VCLT.
- However, it includes specific provisions related to IOs concluding treaties:
- The power of IOs to conclude treaties is explicitly stated (Art. 6).
- The effects of treaties on the Member States of treaties that the IO concludes with third states are addressed in the preamble (para. 13).
Ius Legationis
- The organization has the right to open delegations abroad.
- States and entities can be represented within the organization.
Participation in Dispute Settlement
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) (Art. 7.2, Annex IX) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement mechanisms provide for IO participation in dispute resolution.
- It is important to note that IOs cannot directly participate in International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings.
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Explore the foundations of International Organizations through their constitutive agreements. Understand the dual contractual and constitutional nature of these agreements and learn how the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties influences their interpretation. Test your knowledge on key principles and processes involved.