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ORGANIZATIONS AND METHODS OF WORK (chapert 3) :book: (:STAR: SECRETARIAT…
ORGANIZATIONS AND METHODS OF WORK
(chapert 3) :book:
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UNCITRAL
(the commission)
Works through an annual plenary session.
At New York and Vienna :world_map:
These sessions include :arrow_forward:
Finalization and adoption of draft texts referred to the Commission by the working groups.
Consideration of progress reports of the working groups.
Selection of topics for future work
Coordinantion of work with other international organizations.
Monitoring of developments in the CLOUT system
Consideration of General Assembly resolutions on the work of UNCITRAL.
Each session has a
report
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It is also provided to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNTAD)
The bureau
of the Commission is elected by the member States :silhouettes:
Each annual session. :date:
Represents each of the five regions
The long-standing practice in the Commission is to reach decisions by consensus :red_flag:
Decisions are to be taken by voting :silhouettes:
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WORKING GROUPS
Intergovernmental
Do substantive preparatory work on topics on UNCITRAL´s work programme
Without the intervention from the Commision
Unless it is needed, to make certain decisions
Hold one or two sessions per year
Report on the progress of thier work to the Commision :check:
Includes all member States :silhouettes:
The delegations select :arrow_backward:
Chairperson
Rapporteur
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PARTICIPATION AT SESSIONS AND ITS WORKING GROUPS
Documentation for annual UNCITRAL and working sessions are posted on the website.
Discussion takes place in a formal manner :speaking_head_in_silhouette:
Member and non-member State delegations include :arrow_forward:
Government officials
Academics
Experts of private sector lawyers.
Delegations of invited non-governmental organizations are limited to five representatives . :check:
Delegates and observes from the six official language groups are invited to participate in the meetings.
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SECRETARIAT
Assists the Commission and its working groups
In working groups Responsible for: :arrow_forward:
Preparing working papers
Providing administrative services
Reporting on sessions.
Other activities
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Promote the work of UNCITRAL
Promote the uniform interpretation of legal standards through the CLOUT system.
Organize special events.
Interms and visiting scholars
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Opportunity to work as interns in the International Trade Law Division
Persons who have a fisrt level university degree and that are towards a second university degree.
In comercial law, international trade law or private international law.
Interns do specific tasks in connection with UNCITRAL´s work programme and projects.
Work Programme
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The International Trade Law Division of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat proviedes the secretariat
Located at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
In September 1979 it was relocated at Vienna. :world_map:
In preparing its work, the secretariat may seek the assistance of
experts.
Practising lawyers
Judges
Academics
Bankers
Arbitrators and members of various international
Regional and Professional Organizations.
Technical cooperation and assistance to law reform
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The Secretariat promots the use and adoptation of legislative and non-legislative texts.