<P> The General Assembly currently meets under its president or secretary - general in annual sessions at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City , the main part of which lasts from September to December and resumed part from January until all issues are addressed ( which often is just before the next session 's start ) . It can also reconvene for special and emergency special sessions . Its composition , functions , powers , voting , and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter . The first session was convened on 10 January 1946 in the Methodist Central Hall in London and included representatives of 51 nations . </P>
<P> The General Assembly currently meets under its president or secretary - general in annual sessions at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City , the main part of which lasts from September to December and resumed part from January until all issues are addressed ( which often is just before the next session 's start ) . It can also reconvene for special and emergency special sessions . Its composition , functions , powers , voting , and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter . The first session was convened on 10 January 1946 in the Methodist Central Hall in London and included representatives of 51 nations . </P>
where is the office of un general assembly located
where is the office of un general assembly located
New York City
New York City