17. Mr· TOMASZEWSKI (Poland) said that the Secretariat played an important role in the overall functioning of the Organization. It was essentially on the Secretariat that the implementation of the decisions of United Nations organs depended. There were at least two reasons why his delegation wished to state its views on personnel questions at the current session. The first was that the Secretariat now had a new Assistant Secretary-General for Personnel Services and the second was that the Secretary-General had devoted much space to personnel questions in his report on the work of the Organization (A/38/1). It was regrettable that that very important report had not been listed as part of the Fifth Committee's documentation under the item, since it reflected the main problems facing the chief administrative officer of the Organization. 18. In his report, the Secretary-General had pointed out that rigid directives in the area of personnel could be counter-productive and might not always be conducive to the smooth functioning or efficient administration of the Organization. Many of the resolutions on personnel questions adopted by the Fifth Committee in recent years had been very lengthy and detailed, and the Committee should seek to avoid such shortcomings in any future resolution it might adopt on the subject. ; ... A/C.S/38/SR.SO English Page 7 (Mr. Tomaszewski, Poland) 19. On the subject of equitable geographical distribution, the Secretary-General had observed that, while all professed their dedication to the principles of independent and objective international administration, few Member States refrained from trying to bring pressure to bear in favour of their own particular interests, especially in the personnel sphere. There was thus a great need for political good will and action to promote the general interest of the Organization. 20. With regard to the new personnel policy announced by the Assistant Secretary-General for Personnel Services, his delegation had consistently 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a discussion about the inner workings of the United Nations, specifically the Secretariat and personnel matters. The speaker is addressing the Fifth Committee and referencing the Secretary-General's report on the work of the Organization. The topics of discussion include the importance of the Secretariat, the need for flexibility in personnel directives, and the challenge of promoting equitable geographical distribution in personnel appointments. These themes suggest that the text is related to the administrative and organizational aspects of the UN, rather than specific policy areas like economic development or health.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief