Decisions On 29 March 1972, the President of the Security Council issued a note33 regarding the chairmanship of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 ( 1968), indicating that, after consultations, the following procedure for electing the officers of the Committee should be regarded as having been established: the existing system of rotating chair­ manship3·1 would be replaced by a one-year-term chairmanship and, in addition, the Committee should elect two Vice-Chairmen. In connexion with the implementation of Security Council resolution 314 (1972), the President of the Security Council issued a note on 13 April 197235 indicating that the members of the Council did not object to the extension, until 30 April 1972, of the time-limit fixed in resolution 314 (1972) for the sub­ mission of a report by the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968). At its 1654th meeting, on 28 July 1972, the Coun­ cil, following the adoption of its agenda, proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled "Question con­ cerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: special report of the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 (1968) (S/10632)".36 Resolution 318 (1972) of 28 July 1972 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 314 (1972) of 28 February 1972, in which it requested the Committee established in pursuance of Security Council resolution 253 ( 1968) of 29 May 1968 to consider ways and means by which the implementation of sanctions might be ensured and to submit a report containing recom­ mendations in this respect, including any suggestions that the Committee might wish to make concerning its terms of reference and any other measures designed to ensure the effectiveness of its work, Having considered the special report37 of the Com­ mittee established in pursuance of Security Council 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the decisions and actions taken by the United Nations Security Council regarding a committee established to address the situation in Southern Rhodesia. The committee's report and recommendations are mentioned, but there is no direct mention of economic, environmental, or social issues. The focus seems to be on the political and institutional aspects of the committee's work.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief