CD28.R33: Collection of quota contributions

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THE 28th DIRECTING COUNCIL,

Having reviewed the report of the Director on the collection of quota contributions (Document

CD28/23 and Add. I);

Considering the importance of prompt and full payment of quota contributions in ensuring the

financing of the authorized program and budget and maintaining the Organization in a sound

financial position; and

Noting the report of the working party on the application of Article 6.B of the PAHO Constitution,

relating to the suspension of voting privileges of Governments that fail to meet their financial

obligations,

RESOLVES

1. To take note of the report of the Director on the collection of quota contributions (Document

CD28/23 and Add. I).

2. To permit the Representatives of the countries mentioned in the report of the working party

which studied the application of Article 6.B of the Constitution (Document CD28/SR/2) to vote at

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3. To thank the Governments that have already made payments in 1981 and to urge the other

Governments whose legal circumstances so permit to pay their current quotas as early as possible in

the year in which they are due, so that the work of the Organization may continue and the financial

burden of its program be shared among all Members.

4. To request the Director to continue to inform the Governments of any balance due.

Sept.–Oct. 1981 OD 180, 95