ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31:


Consultative Relationship between the United Nations
and non-governmental organizations

  The Economic and Social Council,
          Recalling ...
          Approves ...

I Principles to be applied in the establishment of consultative relations.
II Principles governing the nature of the consultative arrangements.
III Establishment of consultative relationships.
IV Cosultations with the Council:

Provisional agenda; 

Attendance at meetings; 

Written Statements;

Oral presentations during meetings.


V Consultations with Commissions and other subsidiary bodies of the Council:

Provisional agenda; 

Attendance at meetings; 

Written Statements;

Oral presentations during meetings;

Special studies.


VI Consultations with ad hoc committees of the Council.
VII Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations in international conferences convened by the United Nations and their preparatory process.
VIII Suspension and withdrawal of consultative status.
IX Council Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations.
X Consultation with the Secretariat.
XI Secretariat Support.

ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31   -   49th plenary meeting    -   25 July 1996