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communications and conducting whatever

examination it considers appropriate, decides: that a situation of the kind referred to in paragraph 14 exists, it would, with the agreement of the Government concerned, make its good offices available and, where appropriate, undertake con- ciliatory functions for the settlement of the

situation;

(iv) the Committee would meet as often as may be

required and the Secretary-General would provide the necessary staff and facilities for the effective performance of the functions of the

Committee;

(v)

the proceedings and documentation of the Committee would be confidential;

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(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

the Committee would submit to Heads of Government through the Secretary-General such reports as appropriate concerning its activities;

for the better performance of its functions the

a sub- Committee could delegate to its Chairman or

as it considers appropriate; committee such powers

the Committee would establish rules of procedure designed, inter alia, to ensure the speedy and efficient discharge of its functions, the con- fidentiality of its documents and proceedings and the form and content of its reports.

its functions

We also recommend that in carrying out the Committee should take, inter alia, the following factors

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