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".

URI

http://metadata.un.org/thesaurus/1000345

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