To be eligible for consideration, nominations of candidates must be received by the President of the Board at the latest two months prior to the opening date of the last regular session of the Board before the session of the Conference which is to appoint the Director-General.
理事会主席至迟应于拟任命总干事的那届大会之前的最后一届理事会常会开始之日前两个月收到候选人提名，才能予以审议。