– 31 – (1.2 – Other finance matters) R 1247 Contributory shares for defraying Union expenses (C05) The Council, in view of the provisions of Article 28, No. 165A of the ITU Constitution, having taken cognizance of the note by the Secretary-General contained in Document C05/45, resolves to authorize the Kyrgyz Republic to contribute to defraying Union expenses in the 1/8 unit class with effect from 1 January 2006. Ref.: Documents C05/97 and C05/116. R 1274 Contributory shares for defraying Union expenses (C07) The Council, in view of the provisions of Nos. 165A of the ITU Constitution and 468A of the ITU Convention, having taken cognizance of the Note by the Secretary-General contained in Document C07/29, resolves to authorize the Republic of Montenegro to contribute to defraying Union expenses in the 1/8 unit class with effect from 1 January 2008, provided that this Member State, before 31 December 2007, and in agreement with the Secretary-General, takes the necessary steps to settle its arrears. Ref.: Documents C07/83 and C07/104. R 1275 Contributory shares for defraying Union expenses (C07) The Council, in view of the provisions of No. 165A of the ITU Constitution and 468A of the ITU Convention, having taken cognizance of the Note by the Secretary-General contained in Document C07/36, resolves to authorize the Republic of Serbia to contribute to defraying Union expenses in the 1/16 unit class with effect from 1 January 2008. Ref.: Documents C07/84 and C07/104.