(16)Where supervisory activities in relation to authorised CCPs show a lack of convergence and coherence in the application of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, including on the basis of mandatory and voluntary consultation of ESMA by competent authorities and the discussions in the CCP Supervisory Committee, ESMA should promote the necessary degree of convergence and consistency, including by issuing guidelines, recommendations or opinions. To facilitate that process, the CCP Supervisory Committee should be able to request that the Board of Supervisors consider the adoption of guidelines, recommendations and opinions by ESMA. The CCP Supervisory Committee should also be able to submit opinions to the Board of Supervisors regarding decisions to be taken by ESMA concerning the tasks and activities of CCP competent authorities. The CCP Supervisory Committee should provide, for instance, opinions on draft technical standards or draft guidelines developed by ESMA in the area of authorisation and supervision of CCPs.