United Nations Security Council Resolution 494 – Appointment of the new Secretary-General
Resolution 494 (1981) or 11 December 1981
The Security Council,
Resolution 494 (1981) or 11 December 1981.
Having considered the question of the recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations,
Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar should be appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office from I January 1982 to 31 December 1986.
Adopted unanimously at the 2312th meeting.