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Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations

A/RES/75/286View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 184 Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, published in 2021.

What other versions does this mandate have?

14 versions · 1963–2021
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2021
A/RES/75/286

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2016
A/RES/71/4

Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations

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2011
A/RES/65/282

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2006
A/RES/61/3

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2001
A/RES/55/277

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What subjects does this mandate have?

2 subjects
Appointment of OfficialsTop Echelon Staff

What’s in this document?

6 paragraphs
The General Assembly,
Recalling Chapter XV of the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirming the role of the General Assembly under Article 97,
Welcoming the process of selection and appointment of the Secretary-General and its timely conclusion, guided by the principles of transparency and inclusivity as set out in its resolution 69/321 of 11 September 2015 and subsequent relevant resolutions, including the organization of an informal dialogue with the incumbent as candidate for the position of Secretary-General,
Having considered the recommendation contained in Security Council resolution 2580 (2021) of 8 June 2021,
Expressing its appreciation for the effective and dedicated service rendered to the United Nations by Mr. António Guterres during his first term of office,
Appoints Mr. António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022 and ending on 31 December 2026.

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