Decision of the Intergovernmental Committee: 5.COM 11

The Committee,

Having examined Document ITH/10/5.COM/CONF.202/11,
Decides to amend Rule 12 of its Rules of Procedure as annexed to this Decision as amended.

Annex

Original text		Amended text
Rule 12 - Bureau		Rule 12 - Bureau
12.1	The Bureau of the Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, one or more Vice-Chairpersons and a Rapporteur, in conformity with the principle of equitable geographical representation.	12.1	Unchanged.
12.2	The Bureau shall coordinate the work of the Committee and fix the dates, times and order of business of meetings. It shall exercise any other duty entrusted to it by the Committee. The other members of the Bureau shall assist the Chairperson in carrying out his duties.	12.2	The Bureau shall coordinate the work of the Committee and fix the dates, times and order of business of meetings. It shall exercise as well the tasks foreseen in the Operational Directives and any other task assigned by the Committee through its own decisions. The other members of the Bureau shall assist the Chairperson in carrying out his duties.
12.3	The Bureau, convened by its Chairperson, shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary. Between sessions it shall meet at UNESCO Headquarters.	12.3	The Bureau, convened by its Chairperson, shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary. Between the sessions of the Committee it shall meet at UNESCO Headquarters. The Bureau may, if the Chairperson deems it appropriate, consult by correspondence, including electronic consultation.
12.4	Meetings shall be open to Committee Members and States Parties as observers, unless decided otherwise by the Bureau. Observers may address the Bureau only with the prior consent of the Chairperson.	12.4	Unchanged.