| Preparing for meetings: | |
| Initiate nomination of delegation at the national level and pre-register them via the online registration system | |
| Request credentials and full powers, where applicable, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Head of State or Head of Government |
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| Inquire about visa requirements and obtain visa | |
| Before meetings: | |
| Come to the meetings prepared. Familiarize oneself with the topics on the agenda and emerging issues, and initiate the development of a national (and, potentially, regional) position. |
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| Develop draft decisions and resolutions as appropriate and submit them to the Secretariat/Coordination Unit within the deadline for circulation |
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| Review meeting documents and prepare comments and positions on submissions of other comments | |
| During meetings: | |
| Know the applicable Rules of Procedure well and participate actively in the meeting | |
| Exchange views and try to develop a text of the draft resolution/decision which is agreeable to all participants | |
| After meetings: | |
| Review meeting record | |
| Initiate ratification procedure where applicable | |
| Distribute information on the meeting widely to stakeholders | |
| Identify priority activities for national implementation |
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