Rule 5 Obligation of information and consultation
1. The representative(s) shall ensure that the relevant ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodies at the senior officials level and the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN are consulted and kept informed of the progress of negotiation.
2. The relevant ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodies at the senior officials level or the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN may, at any time, request to be consulted or informed of the progress of negotiation from the representative(s).
3. The relevant ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodies at the senior officials level in coordination with the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN may, at any time, give further instruction to the representative(s).
4. The representative(s) may seek further instruction from the relevant ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodies at the senior officials level.