Arrangements for the performance of secretariat functions

concerning the arrangements to perform jointly the Secretariat Functions

Continuing review of the functions and operations of the secretariat

The secretariat functions as specified by the Convention also include

(c) A strengthened Strategy secretariat would have the following core functions

Continuing review of the functions and operations of the secretariat Other matters

The functions to be performed by the Strategic Approach secretariat will be

(f) Requested the secretariat to assist the working group in the performance of its functions

(i) Requests the secretariat to assist the working group in the performance of its functions.

Other secretariat functions as specified by the Convention and determined by the Conference of the Parties

The operational functions of such an office should have priority over Secretariat services for the Peacebuilding Commission.

(b) Obtained by the secretariat from Parties while acting pursuant to its functions under the Convention and

Decisions of the Conference of the Parties on arrangements for the performance of the secretariat functions for the Convention and on the physical location of the secretariat

In addition, the Secretariat should indicate what the functions of those offices were and what value they added.

In general, Parties expressed overall satisfaction with the execution of tasks, duties and other functions by the secretariat.

(f) Requests the secretariat to assist the open ended interim working group in the performance of its functions.

We also support reform of the Secretariat to allow it to perform its functions and activities with transparency.

OIOS observes that, in the United Nations Secretariat, this collection of functions is usually not assigned solely to one unit.

For ease of reference, the activities of the secretariat are described in the present note in terms of those functions.

The Conference approved the arrangements for the performance of the secretariat functions described in document UNEP FAO RC COP.2 14.

(b) For the secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board, the provision of satisfactory substantive and secretariat services to the Board so that it is able to carry out its treaty mandated functions.

In that connection, UNODC should be provided with adequate resources to fully discharge its assigned functions as secretariat of the two Conferences.

The Unit supplied secretariat functions for the UNODC Programme and Project Committee, as well as substantive input to various strategic programme frameworks.

Its secretariat functions are performed by the Space Policy Division of the Research and Development Bureau of the Science and Technology Agency (STA).

For example, arrangements for intergovernmental meetings, the continuing review of the functions and operations of the secretariat, and cooperation with relevant international organizations.

1.1 The functions of the Secretariat are those set out in paragraph 2 of Article 19 and other relevant provisions of the Convention.

1.2 Pursuant to the functions of the Secretariat, and the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding, the Executive Director of UNEP and the Director General of FAO will jointly perform the secretariat responsibilities under the Convention.

With the entry into force of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants on 17 May 2004, the interim secretariat became the Secretariat established under Article 19 of the Convention with the functions described in that article.

In particular, type II gratis personnel were generally contracted for very short periods and to carry out functions for which no expertise existed within the Secretariat.

When considering the performance of each programme, the Parties may note that most functions of the secretariat involve staff and resources from more than one programme.

Model 1 has the added benefit of an established administrative structure and the coordination of the regional delivery of technical assistance within UNEP, the organization that performs the secretariat functions for the Stockholm Convention for the Stockholm Convention Secretariat.

Using anonymous functions as callback functions

Recognizing the continuing need for making available adequate resources and secretariat services to the Preparatory Commission in order to enable it to discharge its functions efficiently and expeditiously,

Recognizing the continuing need for making available adequate resources and secretariat services to the Preparatory Commission in order to enable it to discharge its functions efficiently and expeditiously,

We invite the Secretary General to separate the core oversight functions of the Office from management, to consolidate management consulting and evaluation functions and to use the capacity thereby created to increase productivity throughout the Secretariat, including by modernizing working methods and streamlining systems and processes.

(a) Provision of the necessary resources to enable the Secretariat to perform its functions as regards the implementation of the Organization's general policies, development programmes and socio economic programmes

With the implementation of IMIS in Bonn, the UNCCD secretariat has continued to assume more administrative and financial functions and responsibilities that were formerly provided by the United Nations.

In addition, the relocation of the Fund to commercial premises has given rise to many additional functions which, in the Secretariat building, are the responsibility of the Department of Management.

In the period since the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties, FAO and UNEP have continued to perform the secretariat functions for the Convention based on existing arrangements.

The proposed Human Rights Council is only one component of the United Nations human rights system, which includes the mandate of the High Commissioner, secretariat functions and the treaty bodies.

In its continuing review of the functions and operations of the secretariat, the SBI, at its twenty first session, provided guidance to the Executive Secretary on how to address this matter.

The Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) took note of information relating to the functions and operations of the secretariat as contained in several documents, particularly in document FCCC SBI 2005 13.

The Executive Director of UNEP and the Director General of FAO have agreed on a memorandum of understanding concerning the arrangements to perform jointly the secretariat functions for the Rotterdam Convention.

The functions of the secretariat are defined in Article 19, paragraph 2, of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.

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