Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 17 Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, published in 1977.

What other versions does this mandate have?

14 versions · 1963–2021

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/75/286

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2021	A/RES/75/286	Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations	155	72%Compare
2016	A/RES/71/4	Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations	131	30%Compare
2011	A/RES/65/282	Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations	80	59%Compare
2006	A/RES/61/3	Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations	54	55%Compare
2001	A/RES/55/277	Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations	78	59%Compare

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1 subject

Appointment of Officials

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4 paragraphs

The General Assembly,

Acting in accordance with the recommendation contained in Security Council resolution 400 (1976) of 7 December 1976,43

Expressing its appreciation for the effective and dedicated service rendered to the United Nations by Mr. Kurt Waldheim during his first term of office,

Appoints Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations for a second term of office beginning on I January 1977 and ending on 31 December 1981.

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