♤ Five of the non-permanent members are elected each year by the General Assembly for a term of two years.

♤ Decisions on procedural matters are made by an affirmative vote of any nine members. Decisions on other matters are made by an affirmative vote of nine members, including the concurring votes of the five permanent members of the Council.

♤ Each Member has one vote. Under the Charter, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.