Composition of the Secretariat

A/RES/2539(XXIV)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1970.

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22 documents · 1967–1985

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 1985).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1985	A/RES/39/245	Composition of the Secretariat	1,070	–
1984	A/RES/38/231	Composition of the Secretariat	269	–
1978	A/RES/32/17[B]	Composition of the Secretariat	—	–
1978	A/RES/32/17A-B	Composition of the Secretariat resolutions	—	–
1978	A/RES/32/17[A]	Composition of the Secretariat	—	–

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What subjects does this mandate have?

5 subjects

Geographical Distribution Languages Professional Staff Recruitment Staff Composition

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3 operative paragraphs

Renews its invitation to the Secretary-General to give preference to nationals from countries not yet represented or inadequately represented, either in the Secretariat as a whole or specifically at the senior level, in particular with respect to appointments to higher posts;

Requests that the information included in the reports of the Secretary-General relating to geographical distribution of the staff of the United Nations Development Programme and the staff of the United Nations Children's Fund should reflect the position at the regional as well as the country level;

Welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to prepare a long-term plan of recruitment as a means of accelerating the achievement of an equitable geographical distribution of the staff;30 II Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to achieve a better linguistic balance within the Secretariat.

11 December 1969.

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