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(a) To proceed with the construction and furnishing of the General Assembly building, conference area and Secretariat building, together with the necessary landscaping, underground construction and other appropriate improvements to the land and approaches;

(b) To enter into contracts for the construction, furnishings and other work referred to in paragraph 3 (a) hereof, and to make expenditures to an amount not exceeding $65,000,000 for these purposes and for related purposes as set forth in document A/311/Add.1/Rev.1.

4. Further authorizes the Secretary-General

(a) While adhering to the general plan and design referred to in paragraph 1 hereof, to make such modifications in the plans, design, buildings, furnishings, landscaping, underground construction and other improvements, as he finds necessary or desirable provided that such modifications shall not increase the total cost beyond the sum provided for in paragraph 3 (b);

(b) To enter into appropriate arrangements with the United States Government, the State of New York, and the City of New York, with regard to easements, public services, sub-surface facilities, the approaches to the site, the vehicular traffic, water front and pier rights, and similar matters.

5. In carrying out his responsibilities as set forth in this resolution the Secretary-General shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee consisting of representatives of the following Members:

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Greece, India, Norway, Poland, Syria, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom, United States of America and Yugoslavia.

6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the third regular session of the General Assembly on the execution of this resolution.

32. Agreement Between the United Nations and the United States Regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations

[In this resolution, which was unanimously adopted on October 31, the General Assembly approves the agreement signed on June 26, 1947, between the United States and the United Nations regarding the headquarters and authorizes the Secretary-General to bring the agreement into force.]

The General Assembly,

Whereas the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 99 (I) of 14 December 1946 signed with the Secretary of State of the United States of America on 26 June 1947 an Agreement between the United