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Secretary General of the Organization of American States
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The Secretary General of the Organization of American States is the highest position within the Organization of American States.[1]
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Secretary-General of the Organization of American States | |
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Organization of American States | |
Style | His Excellency |
Residence | Pan American Union Building |
Seat | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Nominator | Organization of American States |
Appointer | General Assembly |
Term length | 5 years (renewable, traditionally limited to 2 terms) |
Constituting instrument | Organization of American States |
Inaugural holder | Alberto Lleras Camargo |
Formation | 1948; 76 years ago (1948) |
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