; and (6) the successful experience of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly should serve as a model to the OAS in creating a similar mechanism. 4. Strengthening participation of legislators at the OAS (a) In general The Secretary of State, acting through the United States Mission to the Organization of American States, shall take all necessary steps to establish formal procedures for the Organization of American States that— (1) increase the participation of elected national legislators from OAS member state countries in OAS activities, specifically including activities that advance the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter; (2) create an annual forum for the presidents of national legislatures from OAS member states to discuss issues of hemispheric importance, including regional efforts to combat corruption and defend human rights; (3) permit elected national legislators from OAS member states to make presentations, contribute information, and provide expert advice, as appropriate, to the OAS Secretariat, OAS Permanent Council, and OAS General Assembly; (4) leads to the creation of a formalized body or mechanism to permanently facilitate the participation of national legislators in OAS activities