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“The number and complexity of situations that the Council has to follow require an increasingly demanding managing capacity of its programme of work. However, in today's world, with new threats and challenges to peace and security emerging, the Council has to look ahead be able to anticipate crisis and devote enough time to conflict prevention. And, to that end, it needs to work continuously on its working methods to increase its efficiency and to be able to fully exercise its responsibilities. I personally found this debate extremely useful, and I thank all delegations for their interest in this matter and their relevant contributions, which encourage us to pursue our efforts to always improve the working methods of the Security Council. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Some important suggestions were also made as to the need for more transparency in the work of the subsidiary bodies, the selection and independence of the panels of experts, and the need for more inclusiveness in the process leading to the election of the chairs of the subsidiary bodies. We need also to give further reflection to the implementation of presidential note S/2006/507 concerning the work of subsidiary bodies, which was the outcome of several years of work in the former Working Group on Sanctions. Relevant statements, including those of Jordan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and Spain, touched upon the use of the veto, making substantive contributions to this debate. I wish to make one final remark to highlight the importance of this debate.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Once again, more leeway could be granted to the presidencies in drafting their introduction to the report. More work has to be done to establish a closer Council relation with other bodies, such as the Peacebuilding Commission, especially in the informal work with the chairs of the country-specific configurations and the President of the Economic and Social Council. We agree with those delegations - Brazil, Luxembourg and Switzerland - that referred to the usefulness of such interaction. The need for further reflection on the role of the Military Staff Committee was also encouraged.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Secretariat has a central role to play in supporting presidencies and in reminding delegations to use different tools agreed in that note. I also would like to highlight some useful suggestions put forward here today. On the annual report, more analytical information, as well as information on Council working methods, could be requested. In our View, we could take more benefit from the presentation of the annual report to the General Assembly, and in this sense we welcome the decision of the President of the Assembly to devote the debate at this session entirely to the Council's annual report. But we think that these presentations could improve as well, by focusing on specific aspects of the Council work that were more salient during the precedent year.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“When the Council decides to hold an open debate, the goal is to listen to the wider membership and, if appropriate, reflect the relevant inputs in the ensuing outcomes, when there are any - not speaking first, deciding on the outcome and then listening to the wider membership. I think that there is undoubtedly room for improvement here, as well as in terms of increased interactivity, greater focus and shorter statements - giving real meaning to the very concept of Council open debates. This point was, as will be recalled, underlined here by some delegations, including those of Mexico, Slovenia and Morocco. What more can we do? Surely, we can continue to intensify the implementation of note 507 in all its aspects.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“These new formats may be very beneficial to the Council's work, promoting interaction at an informal level, enhancing dialogue and improving information exchange. In our view, they could be used more frequently. Tour d'horizon meetings with the Department of Political Affairs are now being held regularly and have proved to be useful instruments from the perspective of conflict prevention, and I must thank the British presidency for having introduced them. Meetings with Special Representatives of the Secretary General have also proved beneficial to the Council's work, as highlighted by some delegations here today. Debates, in particular open debates, could facilitate greater interactivity.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Further efforts also have to be made as concerns public meetings from the perspective of their efficiency. Statements by delegations are usually too long. Open debates in particular take too much time. Further efforts must be made to focus our interventions, both Council and non- Council, and abide by the time suggested. Concept papers on questions to be addressed are useful tools in this regard. Turning to interaction with non-members of the Council, in informal consultations the Council continued to avail itself of the possibility of holding interactive dialogues, which continued to prove very useful in that different actors were heard in an informal setting, with the aim of helping the Council in its decision-making process. This trend should be encouraged. Arria-formula meetings also continued to be organized.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Some thought is being devoted to this issue in the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, as was noted by the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the start of this debate. I take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Ivan Barbalie for his leading role as Chair of the Informal Working Group. Overall, with respect to the day-to-day internal work of the Council, more effort should be put into improving the exchange of information among all members, promoting wider participation and initiative in its internal decision-making process. In our view, this would enhance not only the Council's efficiency but also its legitimacy as a principal organ of the United Nations; this matter was raised by a number of delegations here, including that of India.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Greater conviviality, interaction and informality in such an informal setting only add to efficiency, and some efforts has been made this year by Council members in that regard. Nevertheless, some work also has to be done as regards the unbalanced workload in the monthly agenda. Many months are overloaded, with several overlapping reporting deadlines and mandates requiring extension at the same time i a situation that requires some rethinking of how the Council can better deal with recurrent matters without that exercise absorbing most of its time, leaving little space on its agenda for it to react to emerging crises and, most of all, to exercise its role in the area of conflict prevention.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“They should provide useful insights from the perspective of the presidencies, not mere factual descriptions. More thought should be put into improving the analytical aspect of the assessments, as they are the source of the introduction to the Security Council's annual report. This point was also made by many delegations here today, including Switzerland, Egypt, Japan and Morocco. On the issue of efficiency, some improvements were made in consultations, where a considerable part of the Council's work takes place, as reflected in the Council's annual report: shortening the scripts and the use of videoconferences are some of the positive measures taken in this regard.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We intend to follow this practice and hold, as announced in the Journal, an informal meeting tomorrow at 4.30 pm. with the wider membership, as a wrap-up of the Portuguese presidency. These are useful practices to enhance both transparency and interaction with the wider membership, and it is a positive development that these are becoming regular practices. A more active role on the part of Council Presidents should, however, be encouraged, so as to enhance the visibility of the Council, including in their regular contacts with the press. The contribution of the presidencies in preparing more informative monthly assessments should also be nurtured. Assessments are useful instruments that will increase awareness of the work of the Council once they are circulated among the wider membership.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Briefings were regularly made in public, giving the opportunity also to non-members of the Council to benefit from useful information on various situations on the Council's agenda. While consultations are useful in order to better prepare Council decisions, some effort still has to be made, in our view, not to resort so often to consultations, instead leaving consultations for when they are really needed, as informal and reserved closed settings - which they are indeed - to help build consensus and speed up decision-making. Monthly briefings by the Presidents, including wrap-up meetings, should be encouraged. This point was also made by the representatives of Guatemala, Egypt, Costa Rica and Spain, referring to the recent example set by Brazil.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We must intensify our commitment to monitoring the implementation of the new agreed practices on methods of work and assess their impact on the intended goals of enhanced transparency, efficiency and interaction with the United Nations membership. There is always room for improvement, and we welcome in this regard the input of all Member States. Allow me also to recognize the leading role of the group of five small nations in their tireless efforts to present us, in recent years, with useful thoughts and proposals aimed at improving the Security Council's working methods. On the issue of transparency, the Council, in our assessment, during the past year continued the trend of holding more public meetings.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The question is, ultimately, how to underline the Council's authority through enhanced accountability, through a better understanding of its decisions, and through a more open, participatory and efficient decision-making process. In recent years, much has been done by the Council on the issue of working methods, as has been repeatedly stated today, including through its Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Note 507 (S/2010/507) reflects an important set of substantive improvements in Security Council practice. Portugal commends the efforts of Council delegations leading to the adoption of that important document last year. In particular, we would like to underline the leadership of Japan in this meticulous enterprise. Now it is important to ensure that those collective efforts were not made in vain.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“They help the Council to assess regularly how its practices match those aims, while presenting us with an excellent opportunity to collect invaluable inputs from the wider membership on ways to improve it further. Enhancing transparency, efficiency and interaction with non-members of the Council is our collective goal. This is a substantive concern, not a formal one. The question is how to make the Council more operational and effective, with a better use of its time and resources and with the full engagement and participation of all its members, and how to strengthen its global influence as a principal body which acts on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations by bringing it closer to them.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. As I believe members know, I decided to speak last in this open debate in order to be able to bring into my statement suggestions and comments that were made here today. I think that the wide participation in this debate is evidence that the issue of the Security Council's working methods is indeed a matter of interest for us all. While it is up to the Council to adopt its own rules of procedure, questions regarding its efficiency, transparency and interaction with the general membership concern all Member States. That is why debates such as this one, open to the wider membership, are of crucial importance.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I thank the representative of Morocco for his very kind words, which have likely been exaggerated by friendship. I now give the floor to the representative of Spain.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I wish once again to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Mexico.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“There are still a number of speakers on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 4 pm. The meeting was suspended at 1:20 p.m. 11-61237”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672 (2011) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. (spoke in Spanish): I give the floor to the representative of Guatemala.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672 (2011) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Australia, Belgium, Costa Rica, Egypt, Finland, Guatemala, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, the Sudan, and Switzerland to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/726, which contains a letter dated 18 November 2011 from the Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I shall now give the floor to members of the Security Council.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672 (2011) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.15pm. 11-60966”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6671 (2011) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/737, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2021 (2011).”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6671 (2011) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.35 pm.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“Winter is a particularly challenging time in Kosovo, and may prove to be the source of more instability. The mandates of UNMIK, the Kosovo Force and EULEX, among others, aim to correspond as much as possible to guaranteeing peace, stability and justice to the country. They will continue to do so under the Security Council's oversight and with its help. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. Mr. Jeremic' has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now call on him.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“On the report of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), I would like to underline that the Mission's essential role in promoting and upholding the rule of law and law enforcement in Kosovo should be duly appreciated. Portugal has consistently been a strong promoter of the role that the Rule of Law Mission plays in Kosovo. But Portugal continues to believe that the Council would benefit from hearing more directly about the work of EULEX and its future perspectives on the investigations it has undertaken in areas as diverse and as serious as human organ trafficking, tax evasion, border control and the fight against corruption. My final words are to express my appreciation for, and encouragement of, the work of the various international presences in Kosovo.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“While we are aware of the challenges ahead, we stress that time is of the paramount importance on this issue. We appeal to both parties to renew their efforts, both internally and among each other, to make headway on all fundamental issues. We would like to underline the importance of some of the issues mentioned in the UNMIK report (S/2011/675). We welcome the fact that several important Serbia Orthodox Church events took place in Kosovo without incident. The freedom of worship is an essential element of democratic conviviality and respect for the rule of law, and must be protected. Unfortunately, there was a worrying increase in incidents affecting minority communities Kosovo- wide. Indeed, progress in upholding minority rights is fundamental to peace and security in Kosovo and in the Western Balkans.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“In that regard, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has undertaken serious efforts to bring together relevant political players in the north of Kosovo and to supplement several failures in fundamental supplies, thereby contributing importantly to a safer and more secure environment. Those efforts should be commended. Also on the issue of political dialogue, we welcome the resumption of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina on 21 November. The latest agreement between the parties on the mutual recognition of university diplomas is a welcome development. Portugal believes that the European perspective of Serbia and Kosovo must be a constant reminder to both parties of the importance of remaining constructively engaged in their negotiations.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“Portugal condemns, in the strongest terms, those attacks and reiterates that all attempts to hamper, by the use of force, the freedom of movement in northern Kosovo are totally unacceptable and can only worsen an already very tense situation. Portugal appeals, in unequivocal terms, for restraint. It is fundamental to deflate the present situation in order to prevent an even more dangerous escalation of tensions, further bloodshed and the worsening of the situation of tens of thousands of civilians. Strengthened political dialogue is, from our point of view, the only way to achieve that goal.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“I shall now make a brief statement in my national capacity. Like previous speakers, I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for his comprehensive briefing. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him all the best in his challenging tasks. I also thank Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Enver Hoxjah, Foreign Minister of Kosovo, for their statements. I start by expressing our deep concern about the escalation of violence directed against United Nations- mandated international forces in Kosovo, which has resulted in a significant number of wounded, among whom were 12 Portuguese soldiers, as mentioned by Mr. Zarif.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“I thank Mr. Zarif for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Vuk J eremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/675, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I shall now give the floor to Mr. Farid Zarif.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Serbia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Enver Hoxhaj to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“I thank Mr. Martin for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.30 p.m.”
2011-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6669 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2011/727, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. I now give the floor to Mr. Ian Martin.”
2011-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6669 (2011) · source
“As fewer than five candidates have received the required absolute majority of votes in both the Council and the General Assembly, the Council shall proceed to a ninth ballot for the remaining vacancy, in accordance with Article 11 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice. However, I have been informed by the President of the General Assembly that, due to the lateness of the hour, the Assembly will adjourn its meeting and the ninth ballot will be scheduled for a date to be announced later. May I suggest that the Security Council follow the same procedure? There being no objection, it is so decided. The meeting was adjourned at 6p.m. 11-60542”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6667 (2011) · source
“The Council will remain in session. *** The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Number of abstentions: 0 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Abdul G. Koroma 8 Ms. Julia Sebutinde 7 I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: "I have the honour to inform you that, at the 66th plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing five members of the International Court of Justice, the following candidate obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly: Ms. Julia Sebutinde." Accordingly, no candidate has received the required absolute majority of votes in the Council and in the General Assembly.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6667 (2011) · source
“I should like to remind Council members that in accordance with the established practice, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have also been collected. The Council will remain in session pending the receipt of that information. =|==|<>x< The President: I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin. The tellers will now count the ballots. As agreed in our consultations, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller. I should like to remind Council members that, in 2 accordance with established practice, I shall wait for the General Assembly to complete its count before I announce the results of the voting in the Security Council.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6667 (2011) · source
“May I take it that the Council is ready to proceed to an eighth ballot? I request the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Onanga (Gabon) and Mrs. Agawa (Nigeria) acted as tellers. The President: Members of the Council should place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. I would like to remind members of the Council that only those candidates whose names appear on the ballot papers are eligible for election and that ballots containing votes for more than one candidate will be considered invalid. >l<>l<>i< The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted and I ask the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers. =x==|<>x< The President: All the ballot papers have been collected.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6667 (2011) · source
“I shall adjourn this meeting, and call to order the second meeting to elect a candidate by further ballot. The meeting was adjourned at 5.30 p.m. 11-60498”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6666 (2011) · source
“Julia Sebutinde 7 I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: "I have the honour to inform you that, at the 65th plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing five members of the International Court of Justice, the following candidate obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly: Ms. Julia Sebutinde." Accordingly, no candidate has received the required absolute majority of votes in the Council and in the General Assembly. As fewer than five candidates have received the required absolute majority of votes in both the Council and the General Assembly, the Council shall proceed to an eighth ballot for the remaining vacancy, in accordance with Article 11 of the Statute of the Court.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6666 (2011) · source
“I should like to remind Council members that, in accordance with established practice, I shall wait for the General Assembly to complete its count before I announce the results of the voting in the Security Council. The Council will remain in session. >l<>l<>l< The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Number of abstentions: 0 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Abdul G. Koroma 8 Ms.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6666 (2011) · source
“>l<>l<>l< The President: All the ballot papers have been collected. I should like to remind Council members that in accordance with the established practice, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have also been collected. The Council will remain in session pending the receipt of that information. >l<>l<>l< The President: I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General 2 Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin. The tellers will now count the ballots. As agreed in our consultations, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6666 (2011) · source
“May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed to a seventh ballot? It is so decided. The Council will now proceed to a seventh ballot. I request the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Onanga (Gabon) and Mrs. Agnwa (Nigeria) acted as tellers. The President: Members of the Council should place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. I would like to remind members of the Council that only those candidates whose names appear on the ballot papers are eligible for election and that ballots containing votes for more than one candidate will be considered invalid. >l<>l<>l< The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted and I ask the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6666 (2011) · source
“I shall therefore adjourn this meeting of the Security Council and immediately call to order the next meeting of the Council to elect one candidate by a seventh ballot. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6665 (2011) · source
“Julia Sebutinde 6 I should like to inform the members Council that I have received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: "I have the honour to inform you that, at the 64th plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing five members of the International Court of Justice, the following candidate obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly: Ms. Julia Sebutinde." Accordingly, no candidate has received the required absolute majority of votes in the Council and in the General Assembly. As fewer than five candidates have received the required absolute majority of votes in both the Council and the General Assembly, the Council shall proceed to a seventh ballot for the remaining vacancy, in accordance with Article 11 of the Statute of the Court.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6665 (2011) · source
“The tellers will now count the ballots. As agreed in our consultations, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller. I should like to remind Council members that, in accordance with established practice, I shall wait for the General Assembly to complete its count before I announce the results of the voting in the Security Council. The Council will remain in session. >l<>l<>l< The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: O 11-60402 Number of valid ballots: 15 Number of abstentions: 0 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Abdul G. Koroma 9 Ms.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6665 (2011) · source
“*** The President: Members of the Council should place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. >l<>l<=l< 11-60402 The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted and I ask the conference officer to collect the ballot papers. *** The President: All the ballot papers have been collected. I should like to remind Council members that in accordance with the established practice, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have also been collected. The Council will remain in session pending the receipt of that information. **>l< The President: I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6665 (2011) · source
“When one candidate has obtained the required majority of votes in the Security Council, I shall communicate the result to the President of the General Assembly, and I shall request the Council to remain in session, pending the receipt from the President of the General Assembly of the result of the voting in the Assembly. As Council members will recall, at the 66515t meeting of the Council, the delegations of Gabon and Nigeria were selected to serve as tellers. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Onanga (Gabon) and Mrs. Aguwa (Nigeria) acted as tellers. The President: May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed with the election of the one remaining member of the International Court of Justice? It is so decided. I request the conference officer to distribute the ballot papers.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6665 (2011) · source
“Only the two candidates whose names appear on the ballot are eligible for election. I should like to remind members of paragraph 10 of the Secretary-General's memorandum contained in document 8/2011/452, which specifies that "Each elector may vote for not more than five candidates on the first ballot". Given that the Council will now vote to elect the one remaining member of the International Court of Justice, any ballot papers containing votes for more than one name will be considered invalid. I should like to inform Council members that in accordance with established practice, the ballot papers in the Security Council will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have also been collected. The Council will remain in session pending the receipt of that information.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6665 (2011) · source