United Nations Security Council S/RES/1715 (2006) Distr.: General 9 October 2006 Resolution 1715 (2006) Adopted by the Security Council at its 5547th (closed) meeting, on 9 October 2006 The Security Council, Having considered the question of the recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. Ban Ki-moon be appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011. 06-56017 (E) *0656017*