Decision 49/39

The Executive Committee decided:

1. To note the progress reported with respect to the P5 position addressed in decision 42/42 (c) and decision 48/41 (b);
2. To note that the Executive Committee still felt that the services provided were not up to the standard required and believed that the appointment of a P5 officer was needed to achieve that standard; and
3. To agree to the request for the release of the US $100,000 thus far withheld, on the understanding that, at the 50^th Meeting:
   1. The matter would be addressed in the context of consideration of the release of funding for 2007 treasury fees; and
   2. By that time, UNEP would have presented a mutually agreeable solution to the P5 issue.