1. Each Contracting State may designate up to five persons from among its nationals to the Panel of State-to-State Mediators, and designate up to twenty persons from among its nationals to the General Panel of Mediators.

2. Each Founding Member may designate up to ten extra persons from among its nationals to the General Panel of Mediators.

3. All designations shall be notified to the Secretary-General and shall take effect from the date on which the notification is received.