Mr. Hans Bachmann's and Mr. Jacques Freymond's terms as Vice-Presidents of the International Committee having expired, in accordance with the rules of procedure, the March plenary meeting of the ICRC decided to extend them until the end of June. After that date Mr. Harald Huber, federal court judge, and Mr. Jean Pictet, Chairman of the ICRC Legal-Commission, would assume office as the new Vice-Presidents. However, Mr. Jacques Freymond, who was not present at the March meeting, declined the extension of his term in office, so that his place will be taken by Mr. Pictet with immediate effect.