47 definitions, standards and methodologies, including on best practices to prevent and combat such offences, and share them between themselves and through international and regional organizations. 3. Each State Party shall consider monitoring its policies and practical measures to combat ICT crimes, as well as making assessment of their effectiveness. Chapter V. MECHANISMS FOR IMPLEMENTATION Article 61. Conference of the States Parties to the Convention 1. The Conference of the States Parties to the Convention shall be hereby established to improve the capacity of and cooperation between States Parties to achieve the objectives set forth in this Convention and to promote and review the implementation of this Convention. 2. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall convene the Conference of the States Parties not later than one year following the entry into force of this Convention. Thereafter, regular sessions of the Conference shall be held in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference of the States Parties. 3. The Conference of the States Parties shall adopt rules of procedure and rules governing the functioning of the activities set forth in this Article, including rules concerning the admission and participation of observers, and the payment of expenses incurred in carrying out those activities. 4. The Conference of the States Parties shall agree upon activities, procedures and methods of work to achieve the objectives set forth in paragraph 1 of this Article, including: (a) facilitating activities by States Parties under Articles 59 and 60 and chapters 2 to 5 of this Convention, including by encouraging the mobilization of voluntary contributions; (b) facilitating the exchange of information among States Parties on patterns and trends in ICT crimes and on successful practices for preventing and