text: wouldotherwise preclude service withthecommonsystemp J I '..,263(q)Torecommend thattheorganizations makefulluseoftheUnited Nations Volunteers (~NV),theassociate experts schemeand non-governmental o~ganizations asongoing sources todevelop theirrosters) (r)Tonotethevaluable contribution thatretired persons from outside thecommonsystemcouldmaketotechnical co-operation activities andtorequest theorganizations toconsider such candidates infieldsofworkwhereexpertise isscarce. Competitive examinations TheCommission isoftheopinion thatthepositive experience ofthe UnitedNations withcompetitive examinations deserves moreattention andthatanextension ofsucharecruitment methodtoother organizations ofthecommonsystemshouldcertainly beconsidered. TheCommission upholds theprinciple ofcompetitive examinations asa usefulandobjective toolforrecruitment, especially forthejunior levels. Whilerecognizing theconstraints imposed bythepaucity of candidates incertain givenfieldsandthesmallnumberofjunior postsavailable, theCommission alsorecommends thatorganizations consider theuseofcompetitive examinations asmuchaspossible, and especially forpromotion fromtheGeneral Service category tothe Professional category. , '~l tJ ~] ...···.•··.··..··f·..··.··.1 <...) " i-xiv-Ib1e !d I,in :s .ted .on the :ion I. asa lior ,of IS ,andparagraph reference 144 14S lS6and162 174 180-182 198-199 200SUMMARY OFFINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OFTHECOMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS ANDDECISIONS FORTHEUNITED NATIONS ANDPARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS Surveyofbestprevailing conditions ofservice oftheGeneral Service andrelated categories atGeneva Thefinancial implications oftheCommission's recommendations for theUnitedNations andotherorganizations atGeneva amountto $1,S72,SOO perannum. Ofthese,theimplications fortheUnited Nations are$S99.8S0 inrespect oftheGeneral Service and$22,SOO perannumforteachers, andfortheGeneral Service inother Geneva-based organizations $950,lSO perannum• Surveyofbestprevailing conditions oftheGeneral Service category inLondon Thefinancial implications oftheCommission's recommendations based onitssurveyinLondonamountto$27S,000 perannum. Healthinsurance Thefinancial implications ofintroducing after-service health insurance coverage forlocally recruited staffparticipants inthe UnitedNations healthcareschemeunderappendix Etotheunited Nationsstaffrulesare$80,000 perannum. Long-service step Thefinancial implications ofintroducing theadditional long-service stepinthesalaryscalesoftheProfessional category ingradesp-1 tcP-Sare$300,000 perannum. Support ofstaffwithdisabled dependants Thefinancial implications foralltheorganizations ofthecommon systemoftherecommendations madethatwouldenablestaffmembers to meetcostsincurred asaresultoftheeducation andrehabilitation ofdependent disabled children amountto$lSO,OOO perannum. Conditions ofservice inthefield Thesavings realized through adherence byalltheorganizations to theCommission's decision onpayment tointernationally recruited staffofpre-departure expenses beforereassignment toanother duty station, butnotonseparation fromservice, willamounttosome $400,000 perannum. Theadditional costsofproviding adhocfinancial incentives to staffserving inspecified dutystations inLebanon are$222,000 per annumaslongastheemergency situation prevails. Thetotalfinancial implications oftheCommission's relevant decisions andrecommendations fortheUnitedNations commonsystem areapproximtely $2,199,SOO. -xv-5.TheCommission heldtwosessions in1985:thetwenty-first andtwenty-second, whichwereheldattheheadquarters oftheInternational Maritime Organization-~..,--..--,_..~..._--.."~ __C_-'·,---"- ..-,--~·",;,_·,-'-'o...'...-.~""""···---'.·_·'" --~ •.~" CHAPTER I ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS A.Acceptance ofthestatute 1.Therehasbeennochangeinthesituation asregards formalacceptance ofthe statute sincethesubmission oftheCommission's eighthannualreport.11 B.~ership
analysis: The text appears to be a report from an international organization, specifically the United Nations, discussing organizational matters, staff service, and financial implications. The content focuses on human resources, staff development, and benefits, with no apparent connection to economic development, natural resources, agriculture, or industry. The report also touches on health insurance, education, and employment-related issues.