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How does the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council work?
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The United Nations Security Council meeting in 2014.
The presidency of the United Nations Security Council is held by each of the council's 15 members in rotation for a period of one month.12
This system ensures that the leadership role cycles through the membership, allowing different nations to preside over the council's proceedings and agenda during their respective terms.12