Preparatory work being carried out sector-wise
NC Convening Commission, Work Committee, Management Committee meet

YANGON, 4 Feb—The work coordination meeting No 2/2005 of the National Convention Convening Commission, the National Convention Convening Work Committee and the National Convention Convening Management Committee took place at the Pyidaunghsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division at 3 pm today with an address by Chairman of NCCC Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein.

Also present on the occasion were members of NCCC, Chairman of NCCWC Chief Justice U Aung Toe and work committee members, Chairman of NCCMC Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and management committee members,Joint-Secretary-2 of NCCC Director-General of Pyithu Hluttaw Office U Myint Thein acted as MC.

In his address, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein said that it had already been announced the National Convention to resume on 17 February; that preparatory work for the convention is being carried out sector-wise and it has been completed to a certain degree; that discussions are to be made at the meeting to fulfil the requirements; that arrangements are being made to fill in for the delegates who are not able to attend the convention on health grounds and delegates who have passed away; and that invitations had been sent to 1,086 delegates.

The delegates to the National Convention are educated and well-experienced persons. Various national races included in 633 delegates of national races and they are from various states and divisions.They all are delegates with a well-established reputation in their respective regions.

As the delegates are arriving on 15 February, the management committee is to make arrangements to be able to meet them at airports, ports, bus terminals and railway stations.

Arrangements are to be made in advance for ensuring messing rooms, meals, sports facilities, entertainment and welfare shops for the delegates.

The work committee is to fully compile matters to be presented at the ongoing National Convention. Systematic measures are to be taken since discussions are focused on legislation, executive and jurisdiction, the three branches of the State power.

Officials concerned are to cooperate with departments that contribute to the National Convention and supervise the use of funds, minimising loss and wastage and practising thrift, in accord with the guidance of the Head of State.

As there have been destructive elements with ulterior motives who are jeopardising the National Convention, the first and the most important step of the seven-point Road Map being implemented by the government for the emergence of a peaceful modern developed democratic nation, it is needed to have a security awareness.

The commission and the respective committees are to make integrated and well-coordinated efforts for the successful holding of the National Convention.

Afterwards, Chairman of the Work Committee Chief Justice U Aung Toe reported on work carried out by panel of alternative chairmen and the work committee since the National Convention was temporarily adjourned and arrangements for the ongoing work of the National Convention.

Next, Chairman of the Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung reported on renovation of Pyidaunghsu Hall and meeting halls, preparations in hostels and messing rooms, transport and renovation of signboards.

The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the commission chairman.

After the meeting, Chairman of NCCC Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Chairman of NCCWC Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Chairman of NCCMC Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and committee members and officials inspected preparations being made for the delegates.

After giving necessary instructions to officials, Chairman of NCCC Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein left Nyaunghnapin Camp in the evening.