OPCW	Conference of the States Parties
First Special Session				C-SS-1/DEC.1
Agenda Item 3					22 April 2002
Original: ENGLISH

DECISION UNDER ITEM THREE
OF THE AGENDA OF THE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION
OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE STATES PARTIES

The Conference,

Determined to work for the preservation and effective functioning of the Organization and the Convention, which are put in jeopardy by the lack of confidence in the present
Director-General of the Technical Secretariat; and

Recalling that, in accordance with Article VIII, Paragraph 19 of the Convention, the Conference of the States Parties shall consider any questions, matters or issues within the scope of the Convention, including those relating to the powers and functions of the Executive Council and the Technical Secretariat, and that it may make recommendations and take decisions on any questions, matters or issues related in the Convention raised by a State Party or brought to its attention by the Executive Council;

Hereby:

Decides to terminate the appointment of the present Director-General José Mauricio Bustani effective immediately, and to set in motion the process to appoint a permanent replacement who can enjoy the full confidence of all the States Parties, as soon as practicable.

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