Secretary General of the Organization of American States
| Secretary-General of the Organization of American States | |
|---|---|
| Organization of American States | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Pan American Union Building |
| Seat | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nominator | Organization of American States |
| Appointer | General Assembly |
| Term length | 5 years (renewable, traditionally limited to 2 terms) |
| Constituting instrument | Organization of American States |
| Inaugural holder | Alberto Lleras Camargo |
| Formation | 1948 |
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States is the highest position within the Organization of American States.