text: oflawwithin theUnitedNations anditsorgans. Difficulties ofapplication and interpretation alsofrequently arisewithregardtothestatus, privileges and immunities oftheOrganization, itsofficials, experts andrepresentatives of MemberStates andinitsrelations withhostcountries. Activities withaviewto ensuring theproperimplementation, development andprotection oftheprivileges andimmunities oftheUnitedNations bothinrelation totheOrganization itself andtoofficials, experts andrepresentatives ofMemberStateswillbecarried out. 9.20Legalproblems alsoariseinresponse toallegations bystaffmembers regarding thenon-observance oftheircontract ofemployment ortermsof appointment. Anobjective underthesubprogramme istocontinue toprovide legal, administrative andsecretariat services totheUnitedNations Administrative Tribunal andtheCommittee onApplications forReviewofAdministrative Tribunal Judgements, thecentral organsintheadministration ofjustice withintheUnited Nations. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 9.21Theactivities undertaken towards thefulfilment oftheobjectives ofthe subprogramme arecarried outbytheOfficeoftheLegalCounsel. Theyareofa continuing nature. However, if,asisforeseen duringtheperiod 1992-1993, the activities oftheOrganization, particularly intheareasofpeace-keeping, peace-making andgoodoffices functions oftheSecretary-General, increase quantitatively andincomplexity, theOfficeoftheLegalCounsel willbecalled upontoprovide legaladvice andassistance inconnection withpossible innovative formsandprocedures ofUnitedNations operational activities, toparticipate in thenegotiations andonthedrafting oflegaltextsranging fromstatusofforce agreements toelection laws,andtorepresent theSecretary-General injudicial and arbitral proceedings. Increased demands forlegaladviceregarding allaspects of international law,inparticular, thelawsofnatural resources andenvironment, areanticipated duringtheperiod 1992-1997. 9.22Inconnection withthefunctioning ofUnited Nations organs, theOfficeof theLegalCounsel willcontinue toprovide written andorallegalopinions and advicetointergovernmental bodies andtotheSecretariat. Aspartofitsongoing activities, theworkprogramme underthepresent subprogramme willinclude -6- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Libraryassistance intheproceedings ofUnited Nations organs byrendering legaladvice in theimplementation ofdecisions andapplication oftherulesofprocedure. In respect ofthestatus, privileges andimmunities oftheOrganization, its officials, experts andtherepresentatives ofMember States, anditsrelations with hostcountries, theOffice oftheLegalCounsel willcontinue tonegotiate agreements, solveproblems arising fromtheinterpretation ofagreements through negotiation, provide legalandsecretariat services totheCommittee onRelations withtheHostCountry, appear asagentorcounsel oftheSecretary-General before theInternational CourtofJustice andwherenecessary defend theinterests ofthe Organization injudicial orarbitral proceedings. Legalandsecretariat services willalsocontinue tobeprovided totheCredentials Committee oftheGeneral Assembly. 9.23Legaladvice andservice willberendered totheUnited Nations Administrative Tribunal andtheCommittee onApplications forReview of Administrative Tribunal Judgements through thepreparation ofnecessary documentation, reports andservicing ofmeetings, during theplanperiod. The evolving nature oftheOrganization isexpected toincrease thedemands onthose central organs entrusted withtheadministration ofjustice within theOrganization. 9.24Theactivities undertaken bytheOffice oftheLegalCounsel inconnection withthesubprogramme willalsoinclude theupdate oftheRepertory ofPractice of United Nations Organs. Additional draftstudies onArticles oftheCharter willbe prepared forinclusion infuture supplements totheRepertory. SUBPROGRAMME 2.CUSTODY, REGISTRATION ANDPUBLICATION OFTREATIES (a)Objectives
analysis: The text appears to be related to the administrative and legal aspects of the United Nations, focusing on the organization's internal functioning, privileges, and immunities. It mentions legal advice, negotiations, and arbitration, indicating a strong connection to international law and diplomacy. The activities described seem to be centered around maintaining the organization's administrative structure, resolving disputes, and providing legal services.