UN Secretary-General:
The election process for the next UN Secretary-General is officially underway, with four candidates recently completing informal, interactive dialogues before the General Assembly.The Secretary-General is defined by the UN Charter as the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations. The role was established with the founding of the UN 80 years ago to oversee the Secretariat and act as the organization’s face and voice.While the UN Charter leaves the term discretionary, a strong custom has existed since 1981 where incumbents limit themselves to two five-year terms.The next Secretary-General is scheduled to take office on January 1, 2027. Candidates are typically high-ranking public figures, such as former heads of state or leaders of major international agencies. For the current cycle, candidates include former President.
