The General Assembly,
 
      Reaffirming its resolution 48/259 of 14 July 1994,
 
      1.    Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General and the related
report of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions;
 
      2.    Endorses the conclusions and recommendations of the Advisory
Committee as contained in its report;
 
      3.    Reiterates its request to the Secretary-General to ensure that the
number of special envoys, special representatives and other special high-level
positions is kept at a minimum, that their functions and responsibilities are
more clearly defined and streamlined, avoiding any possible duplication, and
that current financial regulations and budgetary procedures are fully complied
with, and requests him to report on the action he has taken in this regard to
the General Assembly at its resumed fiftieth session.  the General Assembly at
its resumed fiftieth session.