The document is a submission by the Ulster Unionist Party outlining the procedural guidelines for the conduct of multi-party talks. It specifies that these guidelines will serve as the sole rules of procedure, subject to amendments. The order of proceedings includes an opening plenary, three strands of discussions, and a closing plenary, with designated chairmen for each part, including Senator George Mitchell for the plenary sessions and General John de Chastelain for Strand Two and the Business Committee. The chairmen are tasked with presiding over the negotiations impartially, facilitating full discussions, and consulting with the Business Committee on procedural matters. The agenda is to be adopted at the Opening Plenary Session and can only be amended by unanimous agreement. Decisions are to be made based on consensus, ideally unanimity, with provisions for handling disagreements through various mechanisms. The document also outlines the roles of the Business Committee, the process for reaching sufficient consensus, and the liaison arrangements with the British Government for Strand Three. Records and minutes of the meetings will be taken by civil servants provided by the British Government, and any amendments to the procedural guidelines require a unanimous vote. Meetings are scheduled to take place only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
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