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Explore the roles and responsibilities of Executive Committees and Directors in international agreements, highlighting duties specified and delegated by governing bodies. Learn from case studies and understand the significance of effective governance practices.
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Governance challenges and lessons SOZOPOL — BULGARIA 25 July 2013
Division of labour General Conference General Assembly Governing Board Executive Board Committee Executive Committee UNESCO Secretariat Convention Secretariat C2C Secretariat
Duties of Executive Committee • Specified in three agreements (Brazil, Iran, Peru) • Delegated by GB in three agreements (Bulgaria, China, ROK) • No EC in one agreement (Japan)
Duties of Executive Committee • Specified in three agreements (Brazil, Iran, Peru) • Delegated by GB in three agreements (Bulgaria, China, ROK)* • No EC in one agreement (Japan) *But in fact, duties may be spelled out in Constitution
Duties of Executive Committee • Specified in three agreements (Brazil, Iran, Peru) • Delegated by GB in three agreements (Bulgaria, China, ROK)* • No EC in one agreement (Japan)** *But in fact, duties may be spelled out in Constitution **But in fact, EC set up under Rules of GB
Duties of Director Typically, The Director shall discharge the following duties: • (a) direct the work of the Centre in conformity with the programmes and directives established by the Governing Board; • (b) propose the draft work plan and budget to be submitted to the Governing Board for approval; • (c) prepare the provisional agenda for the sessions of the Governing Board and submit to it any proposals that he or she may deem useful for the administration of the Centre; • (d) prepare reports on the Centre’s activities to be submitted to the Governing Board; • (e) represent the Centre in law and in all civil acts.
Duties of Director • Specified in five agreements: Brazil, China, Japan, Peru, ROK • Not specified in two agreements: Bulgaria, Iran
Duties of Director • Specified in five agreements: Brazil, China, Japan, Peru, ROK • Not specified in two agreements: Bulgaria, Iran* *Bulgaria: ED submits annual work plans Iran: ED submits annual reports
Duties of Director Typically, The Director shall discharge the following duties: • (a) direct the work of the Centre in conformity with the programmes and directives established by the Governing Board; • (b) propose the draft work plan and budget to be submitted to the Governing Board for approval; • (c) prepare the provisional agenda for the sessions of the Governing Board and submit to it any proposals that he or she may deem useful for the administration of the Centre; • (d) prepare reports on the Centre’s activities to be submitted to the Governing Board; • (e) represent the Centre in law and in all civil acts.