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SECTION G.—OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL PROVISIONS Article 84 Relations with other Organizations 1. The Organization shall be brought into relationship with the United Nations as soon as practicable as one of the specialized agencies referred to in Article 57 of the Charter of the United Nations. This relationship shall be effected by agreement to be approved by the Conference. Any such agreement shall provide for effective co-operation and the avoidance of unnecessary duplication in the activities of the respective organizations. 2. The Organization shall make arrangements with other intergovernmental organizations which have related responsibilities, to provide for effective co-operation and the avoidance of unnecessary duplication in the activities of the organizations. The Organization may for this purpose arrange for joint committees, reciprocal representation at meetings and establish such other working relationships as may be necessary. 3. The Organization may make suitable arrangements for consultation and co-operation with non-governmental organizations concerned with matters within the scope of this Charter. 4. Whenever the Conference and the competent authorities of any other inter-governmental organizations whose purposes and functions lie within the scope of this Charter, deem it desirable (а) To incorporate such other inter-governmental organization into the Organization, or (б) To effect a transfer of all or a part only of its functions and resources to the Organization, or (c) To bring it under the supervision or authority of the Organization, the Director-General, subject to the approval of the Conference, may enter into an appropriate agreement. Members shall, in conformity with their international obligations, take the action necessary to give effect to any such agreement. Article 85 International Responsibilities of the Director-General, Staff and Members of Commission 1. The responsibilities of the Director-General and of the Staff shall be exclusively international in character. In the discharge of their duties they shall not seek or receive instructions from any government, or from any authority external to the Organization. They shall refrain from any action which might prejudice their position as international officials.