Article 8

1.   The Committee shall designate one of its members as rapporteur on its behalf.

2.   The rapporteur may in particular:

(a) perform the duties under Article 25 and monitor the submission of reports by the Examination Offices, referred to in Articles 13 and 14;

(b) pursue the procedure within the Office, including the communication of any deficiencies to be remedied by a party to proceedings and the setting of time limits; and

(c) ensure a close consultation and exchange of information with the parties to the proceedings.