President - General

The role of the President-General

The President-General is described as the "chief administrative officer" of the Organization. The office of  the President-General Charter is granted the authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council any issue that, in their perspective, could pose a threat to the maintenance of international peace and security, based on guidelines that clearly define the office's powers and provide ample room for action in pursuit of peace without violence and bloodshed. The President-General is a symbol of World Subnationals and Nations ideals and worldwide peoples' spokesperson who works to promote the interests of the people, most especially the poor and vulnerable.

President-General must at all times uphold the values and moral authority of the World Subnationals and Nations and prioritize the concerns of members in all dealings while discharging their duties, carrying out official responsibilities and any other functions assigned to them by the General Assembly and any Council of World Subnationals and Nations.

Some responsibilities of the President-General include attending sessions of World Subnationals and Nations bodies, engaging in consultations with people and leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders, and undertaking global travel to maintain a strong connection with the peoples and members of the Organization, as well as stay well-informed about the vast range of international issues on the Organization's agenda. Other responsibilities of each Secretary-General are influenced by the specific historical period in which they serve.

Each year, a report is issued by the President-General to assess the activities of the World Subnationals and Nations and establish future priorities. Moreover, the President-General holds the position of Chair for the World Subnationals and Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB), which brings together the Executive Heads of all WSandN funds, programs, and specialized agencies biannually. The primary objective of these gatherings is to enhance coordination and cooperation in addressing the comprehensive range of substantive and managerial challenges faced by the World Subnationals and Nations System.

The President-General's role encompasses the essential use of their "good offices." By drawing upon their independence, impartiality, and integrity, they undertake both public and private peaceful actions to prevent, escalate, or halt the spread of international disputes.

Election Process

The President-General is elected by a minimum of 75% of the World Congress, following the nominations made by the Security Council. The election of the President-General cannot be vetoed by any Council. There is a maximum of 2 term cap on the number of five (5)-year each that an elected President-General can serve.