A/RES/61/3 United Nations Distr.: General 31 October 2006 General Assembly Sixty-first session Agenda item 104 Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 13 October 2006 [without reference to a Main Committee (A/61/L.3)] 61/3. Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations The General Assembly, Having considered the recommendation contained in Security Council resolution 1715 (2006) of 9 October 2006, Appoints Mr. Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2007 and ending on 31 December 2011. 31st plenary meeting 13 October 2006 06-49461