What are the functions of the General Assembly?

The functions of the General Assembly are as follows-

1. To consider and make recommendations on the principles of cooperation, in the maintenance of international peace and security.
2. To discuss any question relating to international peace and security and to make recommendations on it.
3. To discuss and make recommendations on any question within the scope of the Charter or affecting the powers and functions of any organ of the United Nations.
4. To initiate studies and make recommendations to promote international political, social, and economic cooperation.
5. To make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
6. To receive and consider reports from the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations.
7. To consider and approve the budget of the United Nations and to apportion the contributions among members.
8. To elect the non-permanent members of the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council, and to elect the judges of the International Court of Justice.
9. To appoint the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council.