text: Resolution 227 (1966) of 28 October 1966 The Security Council, Confirming the consensus approved at its 1301st meet- ing, on 29 September 1966, · Recalling that, in that consensus, its members wel­ comed the statement of the Secretary-General on 19 Sep­ tember 1966 that he is ready to consider serving until the end of the present twenty-first session of the General Assembly, Recommends to the General Assembly, pending consideration by the Security Council of the question of the appointment of the Secretary-General, that it extend the appointment of U Thant as Secretary-General of the United Nations until the end of the twenty­ first regular session of the General Assembly. Adopted at the 1311th meet­ ing (private meeting). Decisions At the 1329th meeting (private meeting), on 2 December 1966, the President made the following statement on behalf of the Council: " The Security Council, recalling its consensus of 29 September 1966 concerning the great pos',:ve role played by the Secretary-General, U Thant, in the activities of the United Nations, has further examined the question of the appointment of the Secretary­ General and, in particular, the situation created by the impending expiration of the present term of Secretary-General U Thant at the end of the twenty­ first regular session of the General Assembly. " After taking all considerations into account, the members of the Council have agreed that the higher interests of the Organization would be best served if U Thant continues in the post of Secretary-General. "They are aware of the Secretary-General's inten­ tion not to offer himself for a second term and his desire to leave the Council unfettered in its recom­ mendation. They have weighed the Secretary-General's wish that they examine the possibility of another nominee. Whatever their views may be on the observa­
analysis: This text appears to be related to the governance and management of the United Nations, specifically the process of appointing the Secretary-General. It discusses the consensus and decisions made by the Security Council regarding the extension of U Thant's term as Secretary-General.