Assembly. This vacancy was caused by the resignation of Judge Platon Dimitrievich Morozov on 23 August 1985. This morning the Security Council and the General Assembly will proceed independently with the election, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Statute of the Court, for the purpose of filling this vacancy. The list of candidates nominated by national groups is contained in document S/17672. Document S/17673 contains the curriculum vitae of the candidate. The Security Council has before it also a memorandum by the Secretary-General' in document S/17621, describing the present composition of the Court and setting out the procedure to be followed in the conduct of the election. 1 should like to remind the Council that under Article 10, paragraph lof the Statute of the International Court of Justice "Those candidates who obtain an absolute majority of votes in the Genera; Assembly and in the Security Council shall be considered as elected"* The required majority in the Secur ity Council is therefore eight votes. har xdir ebrui l’hc ;iOll ult Th tell Bn/l jb s/N.2632 3 (The President) Article 15 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice provides that "A member of the Court elected to replace a member whose term of office has not expired shall hold office for the remainder of his predecessor's term". Accordingly, the member elected to replace Judge Morozov will serve until 5 February 1988. The voting will be by secret ballot. When we proceed to the vote, members of the Council will receive a ballot containing the name of the candidate. Metiers of the Council casting a vote should place an "x" next to the name of the candidate. Votes may be cast only for the candidate whose name appears on the ballot paper* Otherwise, the ballot will be considered invalid. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a formal announcement from the United Nations, specifically regarding the election of a new judge to the International Court of Justice. The language is formal and technical, indicating a focus on international law and diplomatic procedures. There is no mention of economic, natural, or environmental issues, nor is there any discussion of humanitarian aid or relief. The content is more focused on the process of governance and the administration of international justice.

**Category**
International trade, Education