The Standing Committee shall: a) consider the reports and recommendations from the Animals Committee submitted in accordance with Decision 17.279 and any other relevant information; b) make recommendation to the Parties, the Animals Committee and the Secretariat as appropriate; and c) report on the implementation of Decision 17.279 at the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties with recommendations for consideration by the Parties, including revisions to Resolution Conf. 17.12 on Conservation, sustainable use of and trade in snakes, if deemed necessary.