The key factors in determining the required aggregates are (a) the levels of both the programmes and the support costs; and (b) the levels of fixed support costs related to core UNDP functions.

It states that its fixed asset register supports both the ownership of the items and their valuation.

Step 1 Define and isolate fixed costs in the support budget.

Listen, I'm a big supporter of fixing potholes... ...and erecting swing sets and building shelters.

Fixed weighbridges have been supported by the deployment of mobile weighbridges.

These arrangements are time-limited and, in the absence of extensions, alternative options for fixed-wing support beyond 30 June 2007, including commercial options, will have to be explored.

One delegation asked how fixed and variable indirect support costs were apportioned, requesting more information in those areas.

The Advisory Committee was further informed that ad hoc fixed-wing air support provided to other agencies located in Senegal would be envisaged on a cost-sharing basis.

The proposed fixed allocation for programme support to the resident coordinator system is $16 million, which incorporates an annual volume increase of $0.7 million.

Regarding fixed-term appointments, he supported the Secretary-General's proposal that contracts of international staff serving in peacekeeping operations should no longer be limited to a specific mission.