The group does not have a permanent secretariat, or offices for its members.

One or more meetings were held every year and since 2001 the council has had a permanent secretariat.

Soon afterwards, a permanent secretariat was set up in London.

Finabel has a small permanent secretariat of a few people.

Two years ago members decided to create a permanent secretariat based in Singapore, and this year there is talk of expanding it.

It was agreed to establish a small permanent secretariat in Prague.

The G-20 operates without a permanent secretariat or staff.

We must also make sure that a permanent secretariat is set up to oversee the Convention's implementation.

A permanent Secretariat was created in 1977 (before the various countries assumed the role in turns).

In 1970, foundation officials proposed a worldwide network of agricultural research centers under a permanent secretariat.