annex III), which amended RPPL No. 3-10. RPPL No. 3-24 was intended to refine the terms of the referendum. It also contained provisions that would enable PaJn.uans living overseas to have easier access to the polls and that would appropriate additional funds to encourage voter participation. In Executive Urder No. 9(1 (see annex V) issued on 31 January 1990, the President set Sunday, 4 February 1990. as the voting date in overseas voting locations. 11. The Assistant Secretary, Territorial and International Affairs. UtlilAd StAtes Department of the Interior, concurred with the passage into Palauc:w law or section l, subsections (1) to (5) and section 1, subsections (6) cHJ<l (7) o[ RI'PL No. 3-24, on 29 and 31 January 1990, respectively (see annex IX. (~)). 12. On 12 December 1989, the President of the United SU1tes siqnecl into I a1-1 House Joint Resolution 175 of the United States Congress (United States Public Law 101-219) (see annex IX, (3)). This authorized the entry into force of LhP Compact of Free Association between the United States anrl Palau. ~:uhjE>ct '-" approval by the people of Palau. --3-CHAPTER IV ACTIVITIES OF THE VISITING MISSION 13. The Mission was in Palau from 31 January to 10 February 19SHJ. ft cat-r.i.ed out an extensive programme of visits and meetings throughout the is1ancls. It met t~he President, the Vice-President/Chairman of the Po1i tical Education Cormni t tee, Members of the 01biil Era Kelulau (Palau National Congress), the Chief ,Jrwt.i cc, the Chairman and members of the Palau Election Commission and traditional leader:s. 14. The Mission held 13 public meetings at which its members exrlaine~ Jr1 delail the purpose and role of the Mission. It held lengthy discussions with m<1ny Palauans, answering their questions and eliciting their views. The ~1ission also held meetings with groups opposed to the Compact and made itself available t:o any 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political and administrative processes related to a referendum and the signing of a compact between the United States and Palau. It mentions the involvement of government officials, political leaders, and traditional leaders, as well as the activities of a visiting mission to Palau. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or health-related issues.

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Education, International relations