1.   Besides, there is the fact that the secretary general is elected by the U.N. members.

2.   The assembly nominally elects the secretary general, but in reality it usually merely endorses the choice of the Security Council.

3.   Because the assembly failed to elect a council, it also could not elect its secretary general.

4.   Delegates from the municipalities elect the secretary general.

5.   Most political parties in the region elect their secretary general, but in the PNC the official is appointed by Hoyte.

6.   The secretary general is elected by delegates from the municipalities.

7.   Under OPEC rules, the secretary general is elected by consensus, giving each member states a veto.