(11) At any time during the detention by the authorities of the Republic of Panama of a member of the Forces or the civilian component, or a dependent, the Panamanian authorities shall permit the military authorities of the United States to visit said member or dependent. Members of his immediate family may visit him weekly. material and medical assistance (such as food, clothing and comfort items) which the United States authorities and members of his immediate family may consider desirable, and any other assistance which is in accordance with or allowed by Panamanian prison regulations, may be provided to him on such visits.
(12) The Joint Committee will constitute the means of communication and information between the two Governments with regard to matters
pertaining to the implementation of this Article.
ARTICLE VII
Civilian Employment
The following principles shall govern civilian employment by the United States Forces:
(1) In order to set forth their rights and obligations as the employer, the United States Forces shall draw up regulations which shall contain the terms, conditions and prerequisites for all categories of their civilian employees. These regulations shall be provided to the Republic of Panama through the Joint Committee.
(2) In conformity with the principles of the labor laws of the Republic of Panama, such regulations shall establish employment
preferences in all levels for Panamanian applicants possessing the requisite skills and qualifications. Accordingly, the United States Forces shall endeavor to ensure that the number of Panamanian nationals

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