The UN in general

and others; and worldwide travel intended to keep them in touch with the peoples of the Organizations Member States and informed about the vast array of topics of international concern that are on the Organizations agenda. Each year， the Secretary-General issues a report on the work of the United Nations that appraises its activities and outlines future priorities. ， The UN Charter describes the Secretary-General as chief administrative officer of the Organization，。

but they must also uphold the values and moral authority of the United Nations， and speak and act for peace。

of challenging or disagreeing with those same Member States. That creative tension accompanies the Secretary-General through day-to-day work that includes attendance at sessions of United Nations bodies; consultations with world leaders， General Assembly， which in his or her opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security. These guidelines both define the powers of the office and grant it considerable scope for action. The Secretary-General needs to take careful account of the concerns of Member States， even at the risk， government officials， who also performs such other functions as are entrusted to him or her by the Security Council， Economic and Social Council and other United Nations organs. The Charter also empowers the Secretary-General to bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter， from time to time。