REFORMS IN THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION.

SEC. 413. REFORMS IN THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION. In light of the longstanding efforts of the United States and the other major donor nations to reform the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the findings of the ongoing investigation of the General Accounting Office, the Congress makes the following declarations: 108 STAT. 456 (1) It should be the policy of the United States to promote the following reforms in the Food and Agriculture Organization: (A) Decentralization of the administrative structure of FAO, including eliminating redundant or unnecessary headquarters staff, increased responsibilities of regional offices, increased time for consideration of budget issues by member states, and a more meaningful and direct role for member states in the decision making process. (B) Reform of the FAO Council, including formation of an executive management committee to provide oversight of management. (C) Limitation of the term of the Director General and the number of terms which an individual may serve. (D) Restructuring of the Technical Cooperation Program (TCP), including reducing the number of non-emergency projects funded through the TCP and establishing procedures to deploy TCP consultants, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner. (2) In an effort to increase the presence of United States personnel at the international food agencies and to enhance the professionalism of these institutions, it should be the policy of the United States, to the maximum extent practicable, to utilize existing personnel programs such as the United States Department of Agriculture Associate Professional Officer program to place United States personnel with unique skills in the Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the World Food Program.