odd-numbered years so that the CPC could have it when it met in early May. Consequently, the estimates to be included in the budget were essentially ready at the end of each even-numbered year or at the beginning of the year in which the budget was presented. ICSC would not find it easy to hold its annual summer session much earlier, since its activities were co-ordinated with those of the governing bodies of the other organizations of the United Nations system. 41. Mr. VISLYKH (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) recalled. that when the Fifth Committee had examined the Statute of ICSC, it had been decided that the Commission would meet only once a year, but in view of the fact that at tqe beginning it would have to deal with very important and complex matters, an understanding was reached that it could meet more frequently in the first years of its existence. Actually, ICSC had been holding two sessions annually in recent years, perhaps without sufficient justification. 42. It should remain quite clear, however, that under its rules of procedure the Commission could meet only in New York and if, at the invitation of another organization, it met elsewhere, all costs including the travel costs of those attending the sessio~, should be borne by the host organization. In spite of that, costs directly related to the sessions that would be held in Geneva were included in the proposed budget. The USSR delegation trusted that the Controller would explain the reasons, if necessary, even at a later meeting. 43. Mr. DUQUE (Secretary of the Committee) recalled that at its thirty-first session the General Assembly had decided that the International Civil Service Commission would hold its regular annual session at Headquarters and, if more than 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and its budget, as well as its relationship with the United Nations and other organizations. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a meeting transcript or a report of some kind. The topics discussed, such as the timing of the ICSC's annual session and the inclusion of costs in the proposed budget, suggest that the category is related to international organizations or administration.

**Category**
International organizations