The maximum word length is 2000 words (including footnotes, excluding bibliography). An extra 10% is allowed, however, penalties apply beyond this. Referencing must be consistent with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC, 4th edition). Task Your task is to write a memorandum of advice for a foreign minister considering questions 1-6 below regarding the reform of the budget and financing of UN activities. Instructions for a memorandum of advice Your memorandum of advice should advise the person receiving it about the strengths and weaknesses involved in any position it is considering to enable that person to make the most informed decision possible. Your memorandum of advice needs to contain an introduction, and a conclusion that summarises your advice and its policy implications. You may use the questions as headings, and you may combine some of the questions if you consider it appropriate. But your answer must answer all of the questions. Your answer should draw on the readings and independent research. Questions 1. Should the current formula and scale for the payment of assessments be changed? If so, how? If not, why not? 2. How should the payment of assessments be enforced?Should the UN have authority to charge interest on late payments? 3. Should the UN be prohibited from borrowing funds from the peace-keeping budget to cover regular budget expenditures? 4. Should the financing of administrative expenses for the voluntary programs be financed as part of the regular budget? 5. Should voting on all issues concerning the budget and financing of expenditures require a weighted voting based on contributions? If so, what formula should be used? 6. Should the UN have the power to tax? If so, what should be taxed? If not, why not?