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The Article states that the functions of the Permanent Secretariat shall be to: make arrangements for sessions of the COP and its subsidiary bodies; compile and transmit reports; facilitate assistance to affected developing country Parties on request; coordinate its activities with the secretariats of other relevant international bodies and conventions; and perform other secretariat functions as determined by the COP. The COP at its first session shall designate the Permanent Secretariat and make arrangements for its functioning.