Preferred term
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS
Broader concept
Used for
- ELECTION OF OFFICIALS
Scope note
- Appointment of judges to international courts established by the UN and of high-level international civil servants (Secretary-General, Executive Directors, etc.) by intergovernmental bodies such as the General Assembly. Designation of UN officials, such as special rapporteurs or experts, whether referred to in documents as "appointment" or "election".
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URI
http://metadata.un.org/thesaurus/1000345