168 (1961). Resolution of 3 November 1961
[S/4972]

The Security Council,
Having considered the problem of filling the office
of Secretary-General for the term fixed by the General
Assembly, expiring 10 April 1963,

Recommends that the General Assembly appoint
His Excellency U Thant as acting Secretary-General
of the United Nations for the unexpired portion of the
term previously fixed by the General Assembly.

Adopted unanimously at the
972nd meeting (private meeting).
