CHAPTER 3: THE PEOPLE

Updates to Chapter 3 include new developments relating to the functions of the Council President, the role of lead countries or ‘penholders’, and interactions between the Council and the Secretary-General and his/her representatives.
Sections
1. The President Updated on 22 Dec. 2019
2. Permanent members Updated 20 Feb. 2017
3. Elected members Updated 29 May 2020
4. Regional and other groups Updated 15 July 2020
5. ‘Groups of friends’
6. Political coordinators and experts
7. Credentials
8. Representation of China and of the Russian Federation
9. Permanent missions and representation Updated on 25 Mar. 2018
10. Secretary-General and the Secretariat Updated on 31 Oct. 2020
11. Individual actions can make a difference