A/RES/51/241 Page 9 (f) contracts; Practice and procedures for procurement and the award of (g) An evaluation of conflict of interest issues, in particular for personnel dealing with employment decisions and the award of procurement and contracts; (h) Practice and procedures in the establishment and use of trust funds; (i) Practice and procedures with regard to personnel on loan; (j) Any other issue recommended by the General Assembly. XIX. THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 56. The process of selection of the Secretary-General shall be made more transparent. 57. The General Assembly shall make full use of the power of appointment enshrined in the Charter in the process of the appointment of the Secretary-General and the agenda item entitled "Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations". 58. The duration of the term or terms of appointment, including the option of a single term, shall be considered before the appointment of the next Secretary-General. 59. In the course of the identification and appointment of the best candidate for the post of Secretary-General, due regard shall continue to be given to regional rotation and shall also be given to gender equality. 60. Without prejudice to the prerogatives of the Security Council, the President of the General Assembly may consult with Member States to identify potential candidates endorsed by a Member State and, upon informing all Member States of the results, may forward those results to the Security Council. 61. In order to ensure a smooth and efficient transition, the Secretary-General should be appointed as early as possible, preferably no later than one month before the date on which the term of the incumbent expires. XX. SENIOR MANAGEMENT 62. The senior management structure should be considered in the context of the overall structure of the Organization, desired lines of authority and decision-making. 63. The Organization shall have a clear pyramid structure. To that end, the functions and number of under-secretaries-general, special representatives of the Secretary-General and assistant secretaries-general should be reviewed and streamlined by the Secretary-General, and lines of authority and decision-making made transparent. 64. Member States note the Secretary-General’s decision to establish a Policy Coordination Group as a means to enhance coordination in the terms /...