The current membership of the bureau was reconfirmed. Mr E Quenum of Benin, who had submitted his candidature himself, asked that his strong objection to the manner in which elections had been conducted by the Africa Geopolitical Group be noted. Ms Mncube requested an opportunity to set the record straight and informed the meeting that during the discussions in the Africa Geopolitical Group, Mr Quenum had withdrawn his candidature. In accordance with the rules pertaining to standing committees only candidatures received from geopolitical groups could be accepted. Ms Lucy Changwe's (Zambia) candidature as titular representative for the Africa Geopolitical Group was therefore approved by the standing committee.