Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 May 2009
1 Elected October 8, 1948 by the General Assembly for two year terms.
2 Elected October 8, 1948 by the General Assembly for three year terms.
3 Elected August 1948 by the Economic and Social Council to serve three year terms.
4 All members of the Narcotic Commission were originally elected in 1946 to serve two year terms. In 1948 the terms of all members were extended through 1949.
5 Membership on regional commissions is not for any specified term of years. The question of continuing the commissions themselves is to be considered by the Economic and Social Commission in 1951.
6 Re-elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council October 22, 1948 for nine year terms. It should be noted that judges of the International Court serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of their countries. Countries are listed for convenience in identification only.