The Governing Body delegated its authority under article 16 of the Financial Regulations to the Chairperson who may approve any transfers within the 2020–21 expenditure budget that the Director-General may propose, if needed, prior to the closing of the biennial accounts and subject to the endorsement of such approval by the Governing Body at its next session.

(GB.343/PFA/3, paragraph 11)

Comment received during the consideration of the item by correspondence

• Workers’ group