effect. 53rd meeting 7 March 1990 [Adopted without a vote. See chap. XIX.] 1990/64. Work of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities The Commission on Human Rights, Taking note of the report of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities on its forty-first session (E/CN.4/1990/2 and Corr.l and 2), Expressing appreciation for the positive contribution made by the Sub-Commission to the work of the Commission in the promotion and protection of human rights, Recalling the terms of reference of the Sub-Commission as defined by the Commission at its first and fifth sessions and its particular responsibilities established in Commission resolutions 8 (XXIII) of 16 March 1967 and 17 (XXXVII) of 10 March 1981, Economic and Social Council resolutions 1235 (XLII) of 6 June 1967 and 1503 (XLVIII) of 27 May 1970 and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, Recalling also its resolution 1989/36 of 6 March 1989, in which it provided certain guidelines for the work of the Sub-Commission, Expressing appreciation for the report of the Chairman of the Sub-Commission prepared in accordance with paragraph 15 of Commission resolution 1989/36 (E/CN.4/1990/40), -139-Convinced of the need for a further strengthening of a substantial and meaningful dialogue between the Commission and the Sub-Commission, Also convinced that it is essential that the impartiality and objectivity pf the Sub-Commission and the independent status of its members and their alternates should continue to be its guiding principles. Further convinced that the credibility and effectiveness of the Sub-Commission as an expert human rights body are dependent on Governments nominating and the Commission electing as members and alternates of the Sub-Commission only individuals who possess genuine expertise in the field of human rights and who are able to act independently of their Governments,