SECRETARY-GENERAL REQUESTS OFFERS OF RESIGNATION

 

FROM SENIOR SECRETARIAT OFFICIALS

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

In continuing the process he began a few days ago regarding the formation of his new team of senior Secretariat officials, the Secretary-General, yesterday, requested all Assistant and Under-Secretaries-General, except those whose appointments are subject to action/consultation by or with the appropriate intergovernmental bodies, to voluntarily offer their resignation from the appointments they are holding.  This would allow the Secretary-General the flexibility he needs in forming his new team.  He will review the offers of resignation and may decide to retain the experience of some senior officials to assist him in the discharge of his responsibilities.

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