WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DSB/15
27 January 1999
(99-0368)
Original:  English
ELECTION OF A NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE APPELLATE BODY
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 27 January  1999, to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body from the Chairman of the Appellate Body, is circulated to Members.
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I am writing to inform you that my term as Chairman of the Appellate Body expires on
6 February 1999.  Pursuant to Rule 5.1 of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review , the Members
of the Appellate Body have elected Mr. Said El-Naggar to serve as Chairman from 7 February 1999 to
6 February 2000.
It has been an honour for me to serve as Chairman of the Appellate Body during this
important and busy year.  Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your collegiality and
cooperation throughout my term as Chairman.
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