Question

The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the UN. He is elected by ______.

• A. General Assembly
• B. General Assembly on recommendation of the Security Council
• C. General Assembly by $2/3$rds majority
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B General Assembly on recommendation of the Security Council

Few formal rules govern the selection of the Secretary- General of the United Nations. The guiding text, Article 97 of the United Nations Charter, states " The Secretary- General shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council."