Executive management and policy (EDM)

Executive direction and cross cutting issues

Management and support services

The Executive is responsible for government departments, national administration and the provision of government services.

Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the review of the operational capacity of the United Nations Military Observers

That notion was further reiterated by the observer for the Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate.

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A working arrangement has been finalized between the Counter Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and UNODC.

In the context of its management review of OHCHR, OIOS recommended that the post of Deputy High Commissioner be more fully utilized by assigning to it executive management responsibilities (A 57 488, para.

(a) The level of operational and managerial independence from the management of the organizations and the appropriate oversight apparatus for OIOS

That would lend greater legitimacy to the future activities in the operational management of the Fund.

Two laws were adopted in that connection Act No. 96 05 of 6 February 1996 establishing administrative districts and local communities and Act.

It is revolutionary in that the Department has undergone a transformation from conference services to conference management and is gradually moving towards integrated global management.

Table 5. Expenditures in the biennium 2004 2005 for the Executive management and policy

Comment by the Administration. Additional steps have been taken by the Accounts Division, in conjunction with the executive offices, to systemize recovery.

(w) Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the review of operational capacity of the United Nations Military Observers (A 59 764)

OIOS noted the deep understanding by UNMOs of their role, tasks, challenges and operational requirements.

Programme Component F.2.3 Technical Cooperation Services in Industrial Governance

In general, management had accepted those recommendations and OIOS would continue to monitor their implementation.

The Executive Agency Maritime Administration has designated liaison officers and has notified the shipping companies and IMO accordingly.

(n) Review the risk management procedures together with OIOS and the United Nations Board of Auditors and executive management

The review of OIOS will be undertaken in parallel and in conjunction with the governance and oversight review.

Comment by the Administration. The ICT strategy has been discussed by the UNFPA Management Committee and will be submitted to its Executive Committee for approval.

DPKO concurs with OIOS that both components should always be under the operational command of the FC and their operational planning and control should be exercised through a single headquarters.

Bringing the administration closer to the citizens and assuring the delivery of useful and concrete services is a prerequisite towards moving forward.

Line Management is a business term to describe the administration of activities that contribute directly to the output of products or services.

In 2001 the combined proportion of women in executive posts in the regional police forces and the National Police Services Agency (KLPD) was 17.6 .

Management services agreements (MSAs) may also decline in value as UNOPS undertakes direct contracts with IFIs and with governments for infrastructure works.

Such work was currently being done by the Counter Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

The Department of Management is solely responsible for activities covered by subprogramme 1, Management services and administration of justice.

Comment by the Administration. UNU has solicited the advice of the Board of Auditors and the Office of Internal Oversight Services on this issue.

OIOS was also concerned with the lack of clarity regarding the balance between operational and analytical activities at subregional offices.

Future needs will also depend on the ability of the Palestinian Authority to project authority, ensure effective administration and deliver effective public services, including public security, in the areas of Israeli withdrawal.

Comment by the Administration. UNICEF will work with the United Nations and the Executive Committee of the United Nations Development Group to address this issue in the competent forums.

Comment by the Administration. As at 30 September 2004, UNFPA had completely reconciled the balances outstanding with United Nations implementing agencies.

Comment by the Administration. The Audit Services Branch of UNFPA requested country offices to submit the required information.

Comment by the Administration. The Audit Services Branch has established a risk based database which will be updated on a regular basis.

OIOS was assured that these issues were being addressed by the implementation of the Management Systems Renewal Project (MSRP).

OIOS is guided in this regard by the term operational authority as described in the United Nations General Guidelines for Peacekeeping Operations.

The Executive management and policy (EDM) programme bears the organizational responsibility for the management of the secretariat and its responsiveness to the tasks assigned by the Convention and the COP.

Arrangements for the protection of a vessel are made by a vessel owner or operator through the services of an agent who works on behalf of a local administration.

Comment by the Administration. The Information Technology Services Division has been working with some departments on the development of their ICT strategy.

Comment by the Administration. In addition to appointments of limited duration, UNOPS also administers UNFPA special service agreements.

Also in mid 2004, the Executive Committee and the external auditors recommended that UNHCR commission an independent review of its senior management structure, to encompass issues raised by the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions and the Executive Committee.

One speaker attributed the success of the Branch in that area to its expertise and professionalism, as well as to the coordination of its efforts with the Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate.