one more reason for seeking a rational approach to the question. Salary scales were mentioned in articles 10, 12 and 18 of the ICSC statute. In article 12, paragraph 1, it was stated that the Commission should establish the relevant facts for and make recommendations as to the salary scales of staff. In paragraph 2 of that same article it was stated that the executive head or heads concerned, after consultation with the staff representatives, could request the Commission to determine the salary scales at a particular duty station instead of making a recommendation. Finally, it was stipulated in article 18 that ICSC should formulate recommendations concerning the system of salaries and allowances and conditions of service. It was quite clear that any recommendations for a revision of salaries should be submitted to the General Assembly on the basis of the deliberations of ICSC. However, his delegation would like to know what principles and guidelines would be used by ICSC in preparing such recommendations. 44. The post adjustment system worked, to a certain extent, almost automatically, and that was not in keeping with the Noblemaire principle. The dispute relating to salaries stemned from the ambiguous interpretation of that principle. If ICSC applied the Noblemaire principle, such ambiguities would be eliminated and there would be no room for disputes over salaries. Such disputes did nothing to enhance the efficiency of staff1 on the contrary, they had an adverse effect on it. 45. A demonstration of that adverse effect was the rather controversial character of staff representation. The Fifth Committee was witnessing a gradual I ... A/C.S/38/SR.41 English Page 10 (Mr. Boushev, Bulgaria) proliferation of staff groups seeking access to ICSC. His delegation shared the concern expressed by other delegations at that phenomenon. Even if one of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the principles and guidelines for determining salaries and conditions of service for staff in an international organization, likely the United Nations. The mention of the Noblemaire principle and the ICSC (International Civil Service Commission) suggests that the context is related to international civil service and employment. The text also touches on the impact of salary disputes on staff representation and efficiency, which is relevant to employment and human resources management.

**Category**
Employment