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RESOLUTIONS OF THE CONFERENCE Resolution establishing an Interim Commission for the International Trade Organization During the deliberations of the Havana Conference certain matters were raised which, because they required intensive study and in some cases consultation with other inter-governmental organizations, could not be brought to a conclusion in time for provision to be made in the Charter at Havana. It was also clear that the work of the first Conference of the Organization would be expedited if preparatory work were done on certain matters which would appear on its agenda. For these reasons it was decided to establish an Interim Commission which will function between the conclusion of the Havana Conference and the first session of the Conference of 1.T.0. The Interim Commission consists of almost all countries represented at Havana, and exercises its functions through an Executive Committee of eighteen Members elected at the conclusion of the Havana Conference. Members of the Executive Committee are as jollows : Australia, Benelux Customs Union, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Greece, Italy, India, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States. The functions of the Interim Commission are as follows : (1) To convoke, and prepare the agenda for, the first session of Conference of 1.T.0., including draft rules of procedure and recommendations in regard to seat of the Organization. (2) To draft agreements of relationship with United Nations and other inter-governmental organizations. (3) To prepare draft annex concerning immunities for staff, &c. (4) To investigate facilities of United Nations and specialized agencies in the field of economic development. (5) To consult with the International Court regarding the relationship with the Court under Chapter VIII with a view to improving procedures. (6) To prepare Spanish, Chinese, and Russian texts of the Charter. (7) To consult with United Nations concerning the expenses of the Preparatory Committee, which has been met by United Nations. (8) To replace the Preparatory Committee in regard to the Interim Co-ordinating Committee for International Commodity Arrangements.