Distr. LIMITED E/CK4/2006/L.2 24 March 2006 Original:  ENGLISH

                 Economic and Social           

                 Council

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Sixty-second session

Agenda item 4

PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE WORK OF THE COMMISSION

Draft resolution proposed by the Chairperson

20067.... Closure of the work of the Commission

The Commission on Human Rights,

Recalling General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006, which created the Human Rights Council, and Economic and Social Council resolution 2006/2 of 22 March 2006,

1.          Takes note of General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006;

2.          Refers, accordingly, all reports to the Human Rights Council for further consideration at its first session in June 2006 (see annex);

3.          Expresses its appreciation to all those who contributed to the promotion and protection of human rights during its 60 years of existence;