text: decided that the non-permanent members of the Council should be elected according to the following pattern (resolution 1991 A (XVIII)): (a) Five from African and Asian States: (b) One from Eastern European States; (c) Two from Latin American States; (d) Two from Western European and other States. l&/ References for the forty-fourth session (agenda item 14): (a) Note by the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Agency: A/44/450: (h) Draft resolution: A1441L.18; (c) Resolution 44113: -- IO) Pienary meetings: A1441PV.39 and 40. 171 By an amendment dated 17 December 1963 (resolution 1991 A (%VIII)), which came into force on 31 August 1965, the General Assembly increased the number of non-permanent members of the Security Coilncil from 6 to 10. I... A/45/100 English Page 54 At its forty-fourth session, U/ the General Assembly elected five non-permanent members of the Security Council (decision 441306). At present, the Council is thus composed of the following Member States: u9/ Canada,* Chiaa, Colombia,* Ccte d’Ivoire,** Cuba,** Ethiopia,* Finland,* France, Malaysia,* Romania,** Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Yemen** and Zaire.** * Term of office expires on 31 December 1990. l * Term of office espires on 31 December 1991. At the forty-fifth session, the General Assembly will need to fill the seats being vacated by the following States: Canada, Colombia, Ethiopia, Finland and Malaysia. As stipulated in rule 144 of the rules of procedure, a retiring member is not eligible for immediate re-election. In accordance with rule 92 of the rules of procedure, the election is held by secret ballot and there are no nominations. Under rule 83 of the rules of procedure, the non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by a , two-thirds majority. The names of the States that have served as non-permanent members of the 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the composition and election process of the United Nations Security Council, which is a political organization. It mentions various countries and their terms of office, as well as rules and procedures for elections. Given the focus on international politics and governance, it seems unlikely that the text is related to economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. Science and technology is also not a good fit, as the text does not discuss scientific or technological issues.