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Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
administrative position within the United Nations / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations is the deputy to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.[2][3] It was created by the General Assembly at the end of 1997.[1]
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Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations | |
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![]() Emblem of the United Nations | |
United Nations United Nations Secretariat | |
Style | Her Excellency |
Reports to | The Secretary-General |
Seat | UN Headquarters New York City, USA |
Appointer | The Secretary-General The Secretary-General appoints the Deputy Secretary-General following consultations with Member States and in accordance with Article 101 of the Charter of the United Nations.[1] |
Term length | See below The term of office of the Deputy Secretary-General must not exceed that of the Secretary-General.[1] |
Constituting instrument | General Assembly Resolution 52/12 B[1] |
Precursor | Deputy Secretary-General of the League of Nations |
Inaugural holder | ![]() |
Formation | 1997 |
Website | Deputy Secretary-General |
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