National Commissions: UNESCO

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Europe and North America

Malta

Maltese National Commission for UNESCO

General Information
English Name	Maltese National Commission for UNESCO
French Name	Commission nationale maltaise pour l'UNESCO
Address	Ministry of Education and Employment Great Siege Road Floriana Malta
Phone	(356) 99492600
E-mail	info.unesco.mede@gov.mt; henry.frendo@um.edu.mt; philip.a.cassar@gov.mt
National Commissions Web site on unesco.org	http://www.unescomalta.org
Correspondence Language	ENGLISH

Office Holders

Description

Date and Method of Creation	May 1965
Status	Semi_Governmental
Legislation	The National Commission does not have any Constitution.
Documentation Centre	The Documentation Centre of the National Commission approximately holds 200 UNESCO publications and mainly welcomes students, academics (and the public at large).
Structure of the Commission	The National Commission consists of the following bodies: - The Executive Committee, which meets every month; - Sub-Committees, which are created when required; - The Secretariat.
Members/Composition	The Membership of the National Commission represents the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, museums, the national library, UNESCO Clubs and individuals in their personal capacities in UNESCO's fields of competence. Each member is appointed by the Minister of Education for two years.

Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions

Overview

The National Commission collaborates with the European National Commissions (especially the Italian Commission).