committees as may hereafter be established, to appoint subcommittees to advise the regional committee and the chief representative of the Director General in the region concerned, with respect to health and related special problems. Resolution No. 30 A Resolution Relating to the Functions of the Committee on Industrial Rehabilitation RESOLVED (Reception No. (282) 322) That the functions of the standing technical Committee on Industrial Rehabilitation shall be: 1. To advise the Council, the Central Committee, and the Director General as to the nature of and scope of problems in fields relating to the rehabilitation of public utilities and services, to the rehabilitation of industries producing urgently needed goods, and to rehabilitation supplies in areas in which the Administration will operate. 2. Periodically to review the programs of the Administration in such fields of industrial rehabilitation, and consult with the Director General thereon with respect to any suggested modifications. 3. To formulate proposals on technical policies relating to the rehabilitation of public utilities and services, to the rehabilitation of industries producing urgently needed goods, and to rehabilitation supplies, to discuss such proposals with the Director General, and transmit such proposals to the Director General for distribution to the Council and to the Central Committee; and 4. When requested by, and in consultation with the Committees of the Council for Europe or for the Far East or such other regional committees as may hereafter be established, to appoint subcommittees to advise the regional committee and the chief representative of the Director General in the region concerned, with respect to problems of industrial rehabilitation. Resolution No. 31 A Resolution Relating to the Functions of the Committee on Welfare RESOLVED (Reception No. (282) 322) That the functions of the standing technical Committee on Welfare shall be: 1. To advise the Council, the Central Committee, and the Director General as to the nature and scope of welfare problems in areas in which the Administration will be operating; including the direct pro vision to victims of war of relief through other than normal economic channels of distribution; emergency measures for the care of children, expectant and nursing mothers, the aged and disabled, and other victims of war; and the measures necessary to secure the effective cooperation in this work of voluntary relief organizations. 2. Periodically to review the programs of the Administration in the above fields and consult with the Director General with respect to any suggested modifications. 3. To formulate proposals on technical policies relating to welfare problems, discuss such proposals with the Director General, and transmit such proposals to the Director General for distribution to the Council and the Central Committee; and 4. When requested by and in consultation with the committees of the Council for Europe or for the Far East or for such other regional committees as may hereafter be established, to appoint subcommittees to advise the regional committee and the chief representative of the Director General in the region concerned, with respect to welfare problems. Resolution No. 32 A Resolution Relating to Facilities and Immunities for the Administration, Its Council and Committee Members and Its Staff WHEREAS (Reception No. (282) 322) The Council is desirous of insuring to the Administration and its agents the independence necessary for the efficient performance of the duties entrusted to them, and of avoiding the imposition of financial burdens upon the funds contributed by member governments to the Administration; it is therefore RESOLVED I. That the Council recommends: 1. That the member governments accord to the Administration the facilities, privileges, immunities, and exemptions which they accord to each other, including (a) Immunity from suit and legal process except with the consent of, or so far as is provided for in any contract entered into by or on behalf of, the Administration; (b) Inviolability of premises occupied by and of the archives of the Administration; (c) Exemptions from taxation, including customs duties; (d) Exemptions from or facilities in respect of foreign exchange controls. 2. That member governments take any steps that they may consider necessary to enable the Administration to exercise within their jurisdiction the powers conferred on it by Article I, paragraph 1, of the Agreement. 3. That member governments accord to representatives of member governments on the Council and its committees and to the officials and employees of the Administration when engaged on the business of the Administration, the following privileges and immunities in their respective territories: (a) immunity from legal process of any kind in respect of acts performed by them in their official capacity and falling within their functions as such; (b) immunity from taxation on official salaries, allowances, or other emoluments as representatives, officials, or employees of the Administration; (c) the same immunities from immigration restrictions, alien registration and military service obligations and the same facilities as regards exchange restrictions as are accorded to representatives, officials, and employees of similar rank of other member governments; (d) any further privileges and immunities that the Director General may request as necessary to safeguard representatives, officials, or employees in the territories of any member government where they are engaged and particularly those engaged in field operations in the areas in which the Administration may be undertaking relief and rehabilitation. Provided that each member government shall determine to what extent the above recommendations shall apply to its own nationals, and to non-nationals in permanent residence in its territories. 4. That the member governments make any necessary arrangements with the Director General for the application of the foregoing recommendations. II. That the Council requests the Director General 1. To initiate immediate negotiations with member governments to bring such arrangements into operation as rapidly as possible. 1 2. Wherever appropriate, to approach non-member governments with a view to their granting such of the above-mentioned facilities, privileges, immunities, and exemptions as may be desirable to facilitate the work of the Administration. Resolution No. 33 A Resolution Relating to Immunities and Priorities for Transit Goods RESOLVED (Reception No. 299) That the Council recommends that each member government expedite to the extent possible supplies and equipment of the Administration in transit, and that it exempt such supplies and equipment of the Administration from adverse legal action or seizure. Resolution No. 34 A Resolution Relating to Official Correspondence of the WHEREAS Administration (Reception No. (282) 322) The Council recognizes the need for expedition, economy, and secrecy in the transmission of the official correspondence of the Administration; it is therefore RESOLVED I. That the Council recommends: 1. That the member governments accord to the official correspondence of the Administration (a) the same treatment as is accorded by them to the official correspondence of other member governments, including: (i) Priorities for telephone and telegraph communi- (ii) Government rebates for official telegrams. (iv) Under appropriate safeguards, exemption from (v) Appropriate arrangements for the use of codes. and of cable addresses for the telegraphic correspondence of the Administration. (6) Appropriate postal facilities, including such franking privileges or arrangements for the use of specially printed or overprinted stamps as may be possible. 2. That the member governments make any necessary arrangements with the Director General for the application of the foregoing recommendations. II. That the Council requests the Director General: 1. To initiate immediate negotiations with member governments to bring such arrangements into operation as rapidly as possible. 2. Wherever appropriate, to approach non-member governments with a view to their granting such of the above-mentioned facilities, privileges, immunities, and exemptions as may be desirable to facilitate the work of the Administration. Resolution No. 35 A Resolution Relating to Communications With Neutral Governments RESOLVED (Reception No. 299) That the Council recommends that member governments extend to the Director General technical facilities for communicating with governments neutral in the present conflict. Resolution No. 36 A Resolution Relating to Travel Facilities for the Staff of the Administration WHEREAS (Reception No. (282) 322) The Council has in mind the importance of securing the expeditious and unhindered travel of officials and employees of the Administration necessary to permit the prompt fulfillment by the Administration of the urgent tasks entrusted to it; it is therefore RESOLVED I. That the Council recommends: 1. That the Director General issue to officials and employees of the Administration for use when traveling on official business a document identifying the official or employee and requesting in the name of the Administration that all appropriate facilities be granted to the bearer. 2. That all member governments give full recognition to such documents and instruct their diplomatic, consular, customs, and immigration services and any other services which may be con |