3. w of reo,resQRUtives to the fortv D session o - * f the Genera -: (a) Aamhmm& of +hemembe..s r (b) Rmofthe In accordance with rule 27 of the rules of procedure, the credentiais of representatives and the names of members of a delegation are to be submitted to the Secretary-General if possible not less than one week before the opening of the session. The credentials must be issued either by the Head of the State or Government or by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Under rule 28 of the rules of procedure, a Credentials Committee consisting of nine members is appointed by the General Assembly at the beginning of each session on the proposal of the President. The members of the Committee are traditionally appointed at the 1st plenary meeting, on the proposal of the temporary President and bsfore the election of the President for the session. The Committee elects a Chairman, but no Vice-Chairman or Rapporteur. On completion of its work, the Committee submits a report to the General Assembly. 31 For the election of the President, see item 4. / . . . A/45/100 English Page 17 At its forty-fourth session, 41 the General Assembly appointed the following States member8 of the Credentials Committee: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, China, Colombia, Malawi, Philippines, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United States of America and Zaire (decision 441301). At that session, the Assembly approved the reports of the Committee (resolutions 4415 A and B). Document: Report of the Credentials Committee. 4. Election of the Prmof Under rule 31 of the rules of procedure, the President of the General Assembly is elected by the Assembly and holds office until the close of the session at which he was elected. In accordance with rule 92 of the rules of procedure, the election 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the procedures and formalities of the United Nations General Assembly, specifically regarding the credentials of representatives and the election of the President of the Assembly. It does not seem to be related to any specific economic, environmental, or social issue, but rather focuses on the internal workings of the organization.

**Category**
International relations, Governance