1. Transition Planning The Secretariat is directed to prepare initial GEO transition documents for consideration at GEO-6 to provide for the following elements: –Start up of successor GEO operations –Continuity of Secretariat support

2. Start Up of Successor GEO Activities Executive Committee structure & operation Executive Committee election process Identify actions to prepare for first successor GEO meeting (April/May 2005)

3. Successor GEO Secretariat Staffing Hosting Arrangements Transition Funding Draft functions

4. Staffing Staff support during transition Job duties for key management and support functions Recruitment plan for Director

5. Hosting Prepare hosting agreement Define process to finalize hosting agreement Outline Secretariat relocation plan

6. Funding Provide for continuity of Secretariat office operations Support office relocation & initial set up Provide for other transition expenses