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 PUBLIC LAW 100-204—DEC. 22, 1987

101 STAT. 1391

(2) war and civil strife threaten the survival of the archaeological site at Tyre; (3) the purchase of artifacts from Tyre, including purchases allegedly made by troops of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), is encouraging illegal excavation and looting of the Tyre site; and (4) the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) could best protect the archaeological site of Tyre so as to preserve this treasure for future generations. (b) EXTENSION OF MANDATE OF UNIFIL.—The Secretary of State should request the Secretary General of the United Nations and the Security Council to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to include protection of the archaeological site of the ancient city of Tyre. The Secretary of State is directed to seek an order prohibiting the purchase of any artifact from Tyre by any person associated with the United Nations. (c) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter, for as long as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon remains in Lebanon, the Secretary of State shall report in writing to the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on the progress made in implementing this section.

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PART B—UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNITED NATIONS SEC. 721. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.

22 USC 287 note.

The United States Commission on Improving the Effectiveness of the United Nations (hereafter in this part referred to as the "Commission") is hereby established. SEC. 722. PURPOSES OF THE COMMISSION.

22 USC 287 note.

(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Commission shall be to— (1) examine the United Nations system as a whole and identify and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses; and (2) prepare and submit to the President and to the Congress recommendations on ways to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations system and the role of the United States in the United Nations system, including the feasibility of and means for implementing such recommendations. (b) CONSULTATION REGARDING OTHER UNITED NATIONS REFORM

EFFORTS.—In carrying out this section, the Commission shall make every effort to consult, where appropriate, with other public and private institutions and organizations engaged in efforts to reform the United Nations system, including efforts being made directly under the auspices of the United Nations. SEC. 723. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION. (a) MEMBERS.— (1) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The

Commission shall be composed of 16 members, appointed as follows: (A) Two Members of the Senate, one appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate and one appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

22 USC 287 note.

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