8. The Main Committees of the General Assembly are bound by the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, although they have different practices and working methods. With a view to identifying best practices and working methods, and recognizing the ongoing efforts of the Main Committees to streamline their work, the Secretary-General, drawing on the experience of previous Chairmen of the Main Committees, is requested to submit a historical and analytical note on the practices and working methods of the Main Committees for the consideration of the General Committee by 1 April 2004. The General Committee shall hold open-ended discussions on the note before making recommendations on the matter to the Assembly for its decision by 1 July 2004.
8. 大会各主要委员会虽有不同的做法和工作方法，但都受大会议事规则的约束。为了确定最佳的做法和工作方法，并注意到各主要委员会为精简其工作而正在持续作出的努力，请秘书长参照各主要委员会前任主席的经验，于2004年4月1日之前就各主要委员会的做法和工作方法提交一份历史和分析说明，以供总务委员会审议。总务委员会应就该说明举行不限名额的讨论，然后于2004年7月1日之前就此向大会提出建议，供其作出决定。