Rule 18 of the rules of procedure of the Economic and Social Council provides that, each year at the commencement of its 1st meeting, the Council shall elect a President and four Vice-Presidents from among the representatives of its members.
经济及社会理事会议事规则第18条规定,理事会应在每年第1次会议开始时,从成员国代表中选举主席一人和副主席四人。