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New Zealand on this programme, consideration of the claims of Various organizations for recognition as national co-operating bodies of the permanent Commission, the administration of the Fellowship programme, and a discussion on steps to be taken to bring about a better understanding of the United Nations and its agencies in New Zealand. Article 111 of the Constitution of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO provides for Government consultation with the Commission on the appointment of New Zealand delegates to UNESCO Conferences. The Interim Committee recommended the appointment of delegates to the recent Conference, and their recommendations were accepted by the Government.

APPENDIX CONSTITUTION OF THE NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO I. The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO shall consist <of fifteen members — (a) A representative of each of the Departments of Education, Scientific and Industrial Research, and Internal Affairs, and of the National Broadcasting Service; (b) Seven persons appointed by the Minister of Education from among those persons nominated by the approved national co-operating organizations referred to below ; (/) Four persons appointed by the Minister of Education on the recommendation of the members appointed under (a) and (b) above. 11. The Director of Education, as the representative of the Education Department, shall be the Chairman of the National Commission. 111. The functions of the National Commission shall be—(a) To advise the Government of New Zealand on matters relating to UNESCO and on all matters referred to the Commission by the Minister; (b) To act in a consultative capacity with regard to the appointment of the New Zealand delegates to the General Conferences of UNESCO ; (c) To act in an advisory capacity to the delegations of New Zealand to the General Conferences of UNESCO ; (d) To serve as an agency of liaison with orgamizations, institutions, and individuals in New Zealand interested in the activities of UNESCO ; (e) To promote an understanding of the general objectives of UNESCO on the part of the people of New Zealand. IV. Organizations interested in UNESCO shall be entitled to apply to the National Commission for recognition as co-operating bodies, and the National Commission shall be empowered to recommend organizations to the Minister for such recognition.