duties involved are performed by heads of delegations of Member States, and not by individuals elected in their personal capacity. The Assembly decided on four occasions to increase the number of Vice-Presidents (resolutions 1104 (XI), 1192 (XII), 1990 (XVIII) and 331136). Under rule 31 of the rules of procedure, the Vice-Presidents are elected by the General Assembly and hold office until the close of the session at which they were elected. In accordance with rule 92 of the rules of procedure, the election is held by secret ballot and there are no n@ninations. Vice-Presidents are elected by a simple majority. It should be noted, however, that since the thirty-second session, with the exception of the thirty-sixth, thirty-eighth, forty-first and forty-second sessions in the case of one of the regional groups, the Vice-Presidents have been elected by acclsmation. Rule 31 also provides that the Vice-Presidents shall be elected after the election of the Chairmen of the Main Cosunittees (see item S), in such a way as to ensure the representative character of the General Committee (see item 6). At its thirty-third session, the General Assembly decided (resolution 331138, annex. paras. 2 and 3) that the 21 Vice-Presidents should be elected according to the following pattern: 51 References for the forty-fourth session (agenda item 5): (a) Decision 441303: (b) Meetings of the Main Committees: A/C.1/44/PV.l, A/SPC/44/SR.l, AIC.2/44/SR.l. A/C.3/44/SR.l, A/C.4/44/SR.l, A/C.5/44/SR.l, A/C.6/44/SR.l: Cc) Plenary meeting: Al44lPV.2. A/45/100 English Page 20 (a) Six representatives from African States; (b) Five representatives from Asian States; (c) One representative from an Eastern European State: (d) Three representatives from Latin American States; (e) Two representatives from Western European and other States; (f) Five representatives from the permanent members of the Security Council. The election of the President of the Assembly has the effect, however, of reducing 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the functioning of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the election of Vice-Presidents and the composition of the General Committee. The language used is formal and procedural, suggesting that it is related to the organization and governance of the UN. The text does not mention specific economic, social, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the internal workings of the organization.

**Category**
International relations, Politics