First Net Print, Tuesday, February 01, 2000
Second  Net Print, October 30 2001

The Commission shall examine and analyze the information submitted by States, international humanitarian organizations, or other persons or bodies pursuant to resolution 1999/S-4/1 as well as such further information as the Commission may obtain through its own investigations or efforts, with a view to providing the Secretary-General with its conclusions on the evidence on possible violations of human rights and/or acts which may constitute breaches of international humanitarian law committed in East Timor.

1. The Commission shall hold its meetings in private but may open them to the public as and when it deems is necessary for the enhancement of the effectiveness of its work.

2. The Commission shall meet at such times as it may designate; meetings may otherwise be called by the Chairperson.

3. The Chairperson may declare a meeting open when at least a majority of the members of the Commission are present. The presence of a majority of the members shall be required for any decision to be taken.

Members of the Commission shall exercise restraint in disclosing information. They shall refrain from taking a stand in public or any confidential question under discussion in the Commission. The Chairperson will make information on the work of the Commission available to the extent she deems it appropriate.

The Chairperson shall declare the opening and closing of each meeting of the Commission and, at such meetings, shall direct the discussions, accord the right to speak, put questions to the vote, announce decisions, rule on points of order and have complete control of the proceedings.

The Secretary of the Commission shall be responsible for making all arrangements connected with the work of the Commission including arrangements for the meetings of the Commission. He shall distribute documents and materials to the members of the Commission as requested by the Commission, its Chairperson or any member thereof, and shall be responsible for the preparation of the records of the meetings of the Commission.

1. The Commission will be provided with records of its meetings in English.

2. The Commission will arrange for the safekeeping and conservation of its records and files. After the conclusion of its work, the Commission will transmit its records and files to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The Commission may invite States, international humanitarian organizations, or other persons or bodies to participate in its discussions, when the Commission deems it necessary for the enhancement of the effectiveness of its work.

1. The Commission may hear witnesses or experts, on its own initiative or upon proposal by States, international humanitarian organizations, or other persons or bodies. In such cases, the Commission shall determine the modalities for summoning witnesses and experts.

2. The Commission may authorize one or more of its members to hear any witness or witnesses.

3. The Commission may decide to visit the territory of East Timor or any other State, upon invitation or on its own initiative with the consent of any such State. Visits may be carried out by the Commission in its entirety, by one or more of its members, or by staff of the Commission, as decided by the Commission.

The Commission will make every effort to take its decisions by consensus. In the absence of consensus, decisions of the Commission will be taken by a majority of the members present and voting.

1. The Commission may designate a rapporteur for any question of a general or specific nature.

2. The Commission shall report its conclusions to the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 1999/S-4/1 of the Commission on Human Rights.

3. Members of the Commission who wish to make a separate statement may have such a statement appended to the report.

Any procedural matters arising at a meeting which are not covered by these rules shall be dealt with by the Commission.

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