PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

13 August 2004

From “The New Light of Myanmar 14 August 2004

Coordination meeting of NCC Work Committee, Panel of Chairmen held

YANGON, 13 Aug — The coordination meeting between the National Convention Convening

Work Committee and members of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National

Convention was held at the meeting hall of the Work Committee at Kyaikkasan Ground, here, this

morning, with an address by Chairman of the Work Committee Chief Justice U Aung Toe.

Also present were Vice-Chairman of the Work Committee Attorney-General U Aye Maung,

Secretary U Thaung Nyunt and members, and members of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary

Session. Joint-Secretary U Khin Maung Myint of the Work Committee acted as master of

ceremonies.

Speaking on the occasion, Work Committee Chairman Chief Justice U Aung Toe said that with

respect to the proposals submitted by eight delegate groups to the National Convention, the paper

on findings of the Panel of Chairmen must be compiled before the plenary session of the National

Convention is reconvened. In so doing, the office of the Work Committee will provide necessary

assistance for the Panel of Chairmen, he said.

Next, those present took part in the discussions. Later, Work Committee Chairman Chief Justice U

Aung Toe gave concluding remarks.

Source: http://mission.itu.ch/MISSIONS/Myanmar/n-convention/nc040813_1.pdf

Meeting discusses preparations for National Convention during adjournment

YANGON, 13 Aug — A meeting was held at Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon

Division, today to discuss security of the Camp, the venue of the National Convention,

maintenance and repair of facilities and buildings, designing and construction of new buildings,

and landscaping.

Speaking at the meeting, Secretary of the National Convention Convening Commission Minister

for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said that the first meeting to discuss security issues and

building maintenance work during the adjournment of the National Convention was held on 16

July this year. The meeting focused on five matters — security issues, repair and maintenance of

buildings, landscaping, systematic keeping of facilities for delegates, and construction of new

buildings, he recounted.

Today’s meeting would also concentrate on the five matters, he said, inviting frank suggestions

and discussions concerning the requirements. Collective efforts are needed for the success of the

task, he noted.

Chairman of National Convention Convening Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen

Lun Maung explained the systematic maintenance of buildings and facilities, and cooperation with

the departments concerned to conduct repair of necessary sectors.

Chairman of Security Subcommittee Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Phone Swe

briefed the meeting on his body’s functions and accomplishments.

Source: http://mission.itu.ch/MISSIONS/Myanmar/n-convention/nc040813_2.pdf