the forty-first State Party, of fourteen experts of high moral standing, / . . . A/C.3/45/1 English Page 50 impartiality and recognised competence in the field covered by the present Convention. 2. (a) Members of the Committee shall be elected by secret ballot by the States Parties from a list of persons nominated by the States Parties, due consideration being given to equitable geographical distribution, including both States of origin and States of employment, and to the representation of the principal legal systems. Each State Party may nominate one person from among its own nationals; (b) Members shall be elected and serve in their personal capacity. 3. The initial election shall be held no later than six months atier the date of the entry into force of the present Convention and subsequent elections every second year. At least four months before the date of each election, the Secretary-General of the United Nations shall address a letter to all States Parties inviting them to submit their nominations within two months. The Secretary-General shall prepare a list in alphabetical order of all persons thus nominated, indicating the States Parties that have nominated them, and shall submit it to the States Parties not later than one month before the date of the corresponding election, together with the curricula vitae of the persons thus nominated. 4. Elections of members of the Committee shall he held at a meeting of States Parties convened by the Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters. At that meeting, Tar which two thirds of the States Parties shall constitute a quorum, the persons elected to the Committee shall be those nominees who obtain the largest number of votes and an absolute majority of votes of the States Darties present and voting. 5. (a) The members cf the Committee shall serve for a term of four years. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the establishment of a committee to oversee a convention, with specific requirements for the selection and term of its members. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international cooperation and governance. The topics discussed, such as impartiality, competence, and geographical distribution, are also consistent with international organizations and treaties.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations