E/2013/43 E/C.19/2013/25 Chapter IV Organization of the session A. Opening and duration of the session 133. The Permanent Forum held its twelfth session at United Nations Headquarters from 20 to 31 May 2013. It held 16 formal meetings and 2 closed meetings to consider the items on its agenda. 134. At the 1st meeting, on 20 May, the session was opened by the UnderSecretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs. At the opening ceremony, Tododaho Sid Hill, of the Onondaga Nation, delivered a welcoming address. The President of the Economic and Social Council and the Acting President of the General Assembly delivered statements. 135. At the same meeting, statements were made by the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and the Chair of the Permanent Forum. 136. At the closing (16th) meeting, on 31 May, the Deputy Secretary-General made a statement. B. Attendance 137. Members of the Forum and representatives of Governments, intergovernmental organizations and bodies, United Nations entities and non-governmental and indigenous organizations attended the session. The list of participants is contained in document E/C.19/2013/INF/1. C. Election of officers 138. At its 1st meeting, on 20 May, the Forum elected the following members of the Bureau by acclamation: Chair: Paul Kanyinke Sena Vice-Chairs: Raja Devasish Roy Viktoria Tuulas Saul Vicente Bertie Xavier Rapporteur: Eva Biaudet D. Agenda 139. At its 1st meeting, on 20 May, the Forum adopted the provisional agenda as contained in document E/C.19/2013/1. 13-36172 25