Authorizes theestablishment ofaReserve Fundforfieldoffice accommodation andstaffhousing inatotalmaximum amountof$22million, similar tothepractice currently beingfollowed byotherUnitedNations organizations. Ofthisamount, 75percent($16.5million) wouldbeearmarked forfieldoffice accommodations, relating mainlytoUNICEFparticipation incommonpremises withotherUnited Nations organizations. Thebalance of25percent($5.5million) wouldbeusedto acquire, ifnecessary, orrenovate existing housing forinternational staff assigned tofieldofficedutystations wheresuitable housing isnotavailable for rentorwhererentalratesareexorbitant. -47-1990/27. Mock-up ofrevised formatoftables andannexes Ontherecommendation oftheCommittee onAdministration andFinance, TheExecutive Board Approves thepresent mock-up asthebasistorevise theassociated tables and annexes forthenextbiennium budget proposal. 1990/28. Amendment tothefinancial regulation on revaluation policy Ontherecommendation oftheCommittee onAdministration andFinance, TheExecutive Board Decides toamendFinancial Regulation 4.10asfollows: "Regulation 4.10:Differences resulting fromthepayment of contributions pledged incurrencies otherthanUnitedStatesdollars shallberecorded against thesecontributions." 1990/29. Financial plan,1990-1993 Ontherecommendation oftheCommittee onAdministration andFinance, TheExecutive Board Approves themedium-term planasaframework ofprojections for1990-1993 (summarized intable7),including thepreparation ofupto$585million in programme expenditures fromgeneral resources tobesubmitted tothe1991Executive Board(shownintable6,item4).Thisamountissubject totheavailability of resources andtothecondition thatestimates ofincome andexpenditure madein thisplancontinue tobevalid. 1990/30. Financial reports Ontherecommendation oftheCommittee onAdministration andFinance, TheExecutive Board Notesthefollowing: (a)Thefinancial report andstatements forthebiennium ended 31December 1989(E/ICEF/1990/AB/L.7); (b)Review ofexpenditures inexcess ofcommitments andunspent commitments forcompleted projects financed bysupplementary funds(E/ICEF/1990/AB/L.10); (c)Report totheUnited Nations BoardofAuditors andtheAdvisory Committee onAdministrative andBudgetary Questions regarding Geneal Assembly resolution 44/183 (E/ICEF/1990/AB/L.14). -48-1990/31. UNICEFstaffing Ontherecommendation oftheCommittee onAdministration andFinance, TheExecutive Board Notesareport onthecomposition ofallinternational Professional corestaff bytitle,grade,dutystation andnationality (E/ICEF/1990/AB/L.2). 1990/32. Greeting CardOperation -1990workplan Ontherecommendation oftheCommittee onAdministration andFinance, A.Greeting cardandrelated operations (GCO)budgeted expenditures forthe1990season TheExecutive Board Decides that: (a)Forthefiscalyear1May1990to30April1991,budgeted expenditures be approved asdetailed intables3,4and5,andsummarized incolumn 11oftable7; (b)TheExecutive Director beauthorized: (i)Toincurexpenditures assummarized incolumn 11oftable7andto increase theexpenditures uptothelevelindicated incolumnIIIof table7,shouldapparent demandbefore andduringtheseasonnecessitate; accordingly, toreduceexpenditures belowthelevelindicated in column 11totheextentnecessary, shouldthedemanddecrease; (ii)Totransfer fundsbetween allotment accounts ifnecessary within the limits shownintable7; (iii) Tospendanadditional amount between Boardsessions whennecessary, owingtocurrency fluctuations, toensurethecontinuing operation ofGCO. B.Budgeted incomeforthe1990season TheExecutive Board Notesthatforthefiscalyear1May1990to30April1991,grossGCOincome isbudgeted asindicated incolumn 11oftable7. -49-C.GCOspecial operation account forspecial fund-raising events TheExecutive Board Approves thecreation ofaspecial operating account withalimitof $1million fromeventrevenues intheaccounts oftheGCO.Thisaccount istobe: (a)Governed byrulesdeveloped inco-operation withtheDivision of Financial Management inaccordance withtheUNICEFFinancial Regulations andRules Special Supplement -Greeting CardOperation (E/ICEF/FINANCIAL RULES/1/Add.1); (b)Usedonlywhenanticipated eventrevenues havenotbeenreceived intime
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the administrative and financial aspects of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), discussing topics such as budgeting, financial reports, staffing, and special operations. The focus is on the internal management of the organization rather than specific development or humanitarian projects.

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International trade, Health, Employment