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Does a formal system of regional rotation exist in selecting the Secretary-General?

April 26, 2017exist formal Regional rotation secretary-general selecting system

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Does a formal system of regional rotation exist in selecting the Secretary-General?

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A. Article 97 of the UN Charter does not make regional specifications, and no official system of regional rotation has been established in selecting the Secretary-General; however, many countries believe that an informal standard of rotation exists and should be applied. GA Resolution 51/241 states that: In the course of the identification and appointment of the best candidate for the post of Secretary-General, due regard shall continue to be given to regional rotation and shall also be given to gender equality. Currently, the debate has been shaped by the countries that believe the most qualified candidate should be selected regardless of regional implications (US, UK), and countries that believe that a system of regional rotation should guide the selection process to ensure fair geographic representation.