Written Correspondence Procedure

In light of the exceptional procedures in place for the virtual meetings of the 170th Session of the Council, it has been agreed to address some agenda items through a written correspondence procedure. In this procedure, Members of the Council may submit written comments and questions on the related agenda items, based on the related documentation and Secretariat introductions. The Secretariat will then provide written responses. Both the Members’ submissions and the responses from the Secretariat can be found in the following pages.

• Item 7: Update on FAO’s Response to COVID-19: Building to transform
• Item 14: Dates for submission of nominations for the Office of Director-General
• Item 16: Status of implementation of decisions taken at the 168th session of the Council (29 November-4 December 2021)
• Item 19: Calendar of FAO Governing Bodies and other main sessions 2022-2023
• Item 20: Tentative agenda for the 171st session of the Council
• Item 21: Developments in fora of importance for the mandate of FAO