Common use of Governing Board Clause in Contracts

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be renewed every three years and will be composed of: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) a representative of the Government or his or her appointed representative; (c) representatives of up to three other Member States of UNESCO that have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetings. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up and adopt any necessary internal regulations of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; and (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the majority of its members. 5. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

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Samples: Agreement Regarding the Continuation of the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (Icharm) Under Unesco, Agreement Regarding the Continuation of the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (Icharm) Under Unesco

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Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen supervised by a Governing Board, which whose members will be renewed every three years six years, and will be composed of: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) : – a representative of CAS, who shall be the Government or his or her appointed representative; (c) ex officio chairperson of the Governing Board; –Two representatives of the Director-General of UNESCO, including one from the ICTP ; –up to three other representatives from the Government (e.g. National Natural Science Fund of China, Ministry of Education, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences); –one representative of each of UNESCO’s Member States of UNESCO that which have sent to the Centre notification notifications for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 22 below, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetings. 2. The International Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures of the Centre, based on Centre in accordance with the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andlaws of the country; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre; (g) convene special consultative sessions to which it shall invite, in addition to its own members, representatives of other interested countries and international organizations in order to expand the Centre’s fund-raising strategy and strengthen its capacity, to review draft proposals aimed at broadening the scope of the services provided by the Centre, and to carry out its projects and activities. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it . The cost of the Governing Board meeting shall be covered by the Centre. It shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or at his/her own initiative initiative, or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO UNESCO, or at the request of the at least majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedureand procedures. For its first meeting, the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO.

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Samples: Draft Agreement

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be Board renewed once every three 3 years and will be composed ofinclude: (a) Minister of Science & Technology (Chairman of the President of PWRI, as the ChairpersonBoard); (b) a representative The Xxxxxx of the Government or his or her appointed representative;CIIT (c) representatives Chairperson of Pakistan National Committee for UNESCO IHP; (d) Representatives of up to three other two different water-related centres under the auspices of UNESCO; (e) A senior representative of Ministry of Water and Power, Water Division, (f) Representative of Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO; (g) Representatives of UNESCO Member States of UNESCO that from South Asia, which have expressed interest in being represented on the Board and have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the stipulation of Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board2 hereunder; (dh) A representative of the UNESCO Director-General; and, (i) Up to two representatives of up international organizations and academic or research centres wanting to five institutes participate in the Centres’ activities or organizations relating making substantial contribution to the activities annual operating budget or running of the Centre, who shall be appointed and are thus accorded a seat by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative decision of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetingsafter having sent to the Centre a notification, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2 hereunder (j) the Director of the Centre, as a non-voting member, who shall also act at the Secretary of the Governing Board. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director director of the Centre, including biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up approve the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andcountry; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, international organizations and other interested institutions andinternational organizations in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or his/her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of two thirds of the majority of its Governing Board members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.. For the Governing Board’s first meeting, the procedure shall be established jointly by the Government and UNESCO

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Samples: Agreement for the Establishment of a Regional Water Research Centre

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be renewed once every three years and will which shall be composed of: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) a representative of the Government who shall be appointed by, or his or her appointed representativeshall be, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and shall be the ex-officio Chairperson of the Governing Board; (b) the Director of the Centre, who shall act as observer to the Governing Board and prepare and submit to it all statutory documents and regular reports and statements, as described in paragraph 2 of the present Article; c) a representative of the National Water Research Centre (NWRC) of Egypt; d) up to two representatives of up to three other Member States and/or Associate Member States of UNESCO that from the Arab States and Africa, which have expressed interest in being represented on the Board and have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board2 hereunder; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the UNESCO’s Director-General General; and, f) up to two representatives of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite international organizations and academic or research centers wishing to participate in the Centre’s activities or making a representative substantial contribution to the annual operating budget or running of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to Centre, and are thus accorded a seat by a decision of the Governing Board meetingsafter having sent to the Centre a notification, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2 hereunder. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by Centre; b) approve the Executive Director annual work plan of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports report of the Centre’s 's contribution to UNESCO’s 's programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations regulations, as well as determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures, for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andcountry; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions academic or research centers in the work of the Centre.; 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the UNESCO Director-General of UNESCO or of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Arab Republic of Egypt or of a majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting after the entry into force of the Agreement, the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO.

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Samples: Agreement Concerning the Designation of a Center Under the Auspices of Unesco

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be Board renewed every three years and will be composed ofinclude: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) a representative of the Government concerned or his or his/her appointed representative; (cb) representatives of up to three other Member States of UNESCO that State(s), which have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2, 2 and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (ec) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite . (d) a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetings.HEADS Programme 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director head of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andcountry; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or his/her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the a majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO. Article 8 UNESCO’s contribution 1. UNESCO may provide assistance, as needed, in the form of technical assistance for the programme activities of the Centre, in accordance with the strategic goals and objectives of UNESCO by: (a) providing the assistance of its experts in the specialized fields of the Centre; (b) engaging in temporary staff exchanges when appropriate, whereby the staff concerned will remain on the payroll of the dispatching organizations; (c) seconding members of its staff temporarily, as may be decided by the Director- General on an exceptional basis if justified by the implementation of a joint activity/project within a strategic programme priority area. 2. In all the cases listed above, such assistance shall not be undertaken except within the provisions of UNESCO’s Programme and Budget, and UNESCO will provide Member States with accounts relating to the use of its staff and associated costs.

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Samples: Regional Centre Agreement

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen supervised by an International Governing Board that has a general oversight function for all activities and decides the programs and priorities of the Centre. It also determines the members of the Scientific Council and the Centre Director. The Chair is chosen by a Governing Board, which will be renewed every three years and will be composed of:majority vote of the (a) a representative of the President Government of PWRI, as the ChairpersonViet Nam; (b) a representative of the Government or his or her appointed representativeVietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST); (c) representatives a representative of up to three other Member States the Vietnam Institute of UNESCO that have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the BoardPhysics (IOP); (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of a representative from any other country involved in the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and; (e) a representative the Executive Secretary of IBSP or his/her representative, nominated by the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative (f) the Director of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to ICTP or his/her representative, nominated by the Governing Board meetings.Director-General of UNESCO (g) the Director of the UNESCO Hanoi office or his/her representative, nominated by the Director-General of UNESCO 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures of the Centre, based on Centre in accordance with the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andlaws of the country; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the Director-Director- General of UNESCO or of the majority two-thirds of its members. The costs related to the organisation of the International Governing Board meeting shall be covered by the Centre. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO. 5. The Director of the Centre shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board, as a non-voting member.

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Samples: Model Agreement

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be Board renewed every three 6 years and will be composed of: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) a : ‐ The representative of the Government or his or her Minister of Water and Irrigation of Kenya will be the Chairperson of the Board, appointed representative; (c) representatives by the Minister; ‐ A representative of up to three other the Ministry of Education; ‐ A representative of the Director-General of UNESCO; ‐ The Director of the Kenya Water Institute KEWI; ‐ A representative of the Governing Council of KEWI; ‐ The Chairman of the IHP Kenya National Committee; ‐ Representatives of Member States of UNESCO that States, which have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2, below and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives ; ‐ Representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating UNESCO IHP National Committees which have sent to the activities of IHP Bureau and the CentreCentre notification for membership, who shall be appointed by and have expressed interest in being represented as observers on the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetingsat their cost”. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine adopt the periodic independent audit reports rules and regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statementscountry; (e) draw up and adopt any necessary internal regulations of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; and (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO. 5. The Director of the Centre is appointed by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in consultation with the Director-General of UNESCO.

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Samples: Establishment Agreement

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen supervised by a Governing Board, which will be Board renewed every three two years and will be composed of: 1 (a) Members with right to vote: • The Minister in the President Government of PWRIthe Kingdom of Bahrain with responsibility for Culture, or his/her representative, as Chairperson of the Chairperson; (b) a Governing Board; • A representative of the Government or his or her appointed representative; (c) representatives Ministry of up to three other Foreign Affairs of Bahrain; • A representative of each of the Member States from the "Arab States region" as defined in Article I of UNESCO that the present Agreement, which have sent to the Centre notification for membershipa notification, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 1014.2,; these Member States from the "Arab States region" having to be at the same time members of the World Heritage Committee at the moment of the formation of the Governing Board; • Representatives of a limited number of other Member States, paragraph 2, and which have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating sent to the activities Centre notification, in accordance with the stipulations of the CentreArticle 14.2, who shall be appointed by the Chairpersonin order to ensure, as far as possible, equitable geographical representation; and (e) a • A representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. 1 (b) Observers with no right to vote • A representative of each of the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee .i.e. The Chairperson may invite a ICOMOS, IUCN and ICCROM; • Member States referred to in Article 14.2, hereof but which are not members of the Governing Board. • A representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to African World Heritage Fund 2. The composition ·of the Governing Board meetingsmay be modified in accordance with the procedures for revision defined in Article 21 of this Agreement. 23. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations and adopt international organizations in the work of the Centre as observers with no right to vote; b) determine the composition of the Executive Committee, and of the Advisory Committee; c) approve the initial development strategy and working methods of the Centre; d) approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (be) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan and budget of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centreincluding staffing provisions, subject to paragraph 3 belowinfrastructure requirements and operating costs; (cf) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (dg) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (eh) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures of the Centre; i) convene special consultative sessions to which it shall invite, based on the relevant legislative in addition to its own members, representatives of other interested countries and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; and (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, international organizations in order to expand the Centre's fundraising strategy and other interested institutions in strengthen its capacities to draw up proposals to broaden the work scope of the services provided by the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set carry out in Article 5.2its projects and activities. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it . lt shall meet in extraordinary session if convened summoned by its the Chairperson, either on his or at his/her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO UNESCO, or at the request of the a majority of its members. 5. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedureand procedures. For its first meeting, the applicable procedures shall be established by the Government and UNESCO.

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Samples: Draft Agreement

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be renewed every three years and will be composed of: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) a representative of the Government or his or her appointed representative; (c) representatives of up to three other Member States of UNESCO that have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. ; The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetings. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up and adopt any necessary internal regulations of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; and (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the majority of its members. 5. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

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Samples: Agreement Regarding the Continuation of the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (Icharm) Under Unesco

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be renewed once every three years and will which shall be composed of: (a) the President of PWRI, as the Chairperson; (b) a representative of the Government who shall be appointed by, or his or her appointed representativeshall be, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and shall be the ex-officio Chairperson of the Governing Board; (b) the Director of the Centre, who shall act as observer to the Governing Board and prepare and submit to it all statutory documents and regular reports and statements, as described in paragraph 2 of the present Article; c) a representative of the National Water Research Centre of Egypt; d) up to two representatives of up to three other Member States and/or Associate Member States of UNESCO that from the Arab States and Africa, which have expressed interest in being represented on the Board and have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board2 hereunder; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the UNESCO Director-General General; and, f) up to two representatives of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite international organizations and academic or research centers wishing to participate in the Centres' activities or making a representative substantial contribution to the annual operating budget or running of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to Centre, and are thus accorded a seat by a decision of the Governing Board meetingsafter having sent to the Centre a notification, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2 hereunder. 2. The Governing Board shall have all the powers required for the running and administration of the Centre. It shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by Centre; b) approve the Executive Director annual work plan of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports report of the Centre’s 's contribution to UNESCO’s 's programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations regulations, as well as determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures, for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andcountry; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre.; 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the UNESCO Director-General of UNESCO or of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Arab Republic of Egypt or of a majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting after the signature of the Agreement, the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO.

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Samples: Agreement Concerning the Renewal of Status of the Regional Centre for Training and Water Studies in Arid and Semi Arid Regions Under the Auspices of Unesco (Category 2)

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Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen supervised by a an International Governing Board, which will Board to be renewed every three five years and will be composed ofincludes: (a) a representative of the President of PWRIGovernment, as who will chair the Chairpersonboard; (b) a representative two representatives of the Government or his or her appointed representativeUNESCO, including one from UNESCO/ICTP; (c) representatives one representative of up to three other each of UNESCO’s Member States of UNESCO that which have sent to the Centre notification notifications for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 1013, paragraph 22 below, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetings. 2. The International Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine adopt the periodic independent audit reports of rules and regulations and determine the financial statements financial, administrative and personnel management procedures of the Centre and monitor in accordance with the provision laws of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statementscountry; (e) draw up and adopt any necessary internal regulations of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; and (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The International Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the majority two-thirds of its members. 54. The International Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO. 5. The Director of the Centre shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board, as invited non-voting member. 1. The Centre shall have an International Scientific Committee that will: (a) provide scientific expertise and policy advice on the development of long - and medium - term scientific programmes of the Centre and on preparation of its annual work plan; (b) assist in the appraisal of activities carried out by the Centre; (c) make recommendations on the optimum selection of research and development institutions and/or experts that may provide services required for the Centre; and (d) provide advice on the development of international scientific partnerships in the framework of the Centre’s programme activities. 2. The International Scientific Committee shall comprise scientists, from both developed and developing countries, who are actively engaged in the basic sciences that relate to the objectives of the Centre and shall assure the excellence of the required scientific expertise; as well as a representative of the Natural Sciences Sector and an ICTP representative. 3. The members of the International Scientific Committee will be appointed by the Director of the Centre, pursuant to consultation with UNESCO and endorsement by the Governing Board.

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Samples: Draft Agreement

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will Center shall be guided and overseen supervised by a Governing Board, which will be Board renewed every three four years and will be composed of:: "I ;, .,;P (a) two representatives of the President Government of PWRIthe People’s Republic of China, including one from the Ministry of Culture or its designated representative, who shall serve as the ChairpersonChairperson of the Governing Board; (b) a one representative of the Government or his or her appointed representativeChinese National Commission for UNESCO; (c) representatives of up to three other representatives of the Member States States, of UNESCO that have sent making a substantial contribution to the Centre and to the field of ICH, which shall send notification for membershipto the Centre, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 1014, paragraph 2while ensuring, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Boardas far as possible, equitable geographical representation; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centre, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a one representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite ; (e) up to three representatives of relevant academic research institutes including the Chinese Academy of Arts; (f) up to two representatives of any other intergovernmental organizations or non-governmental organizations, which can be accorded a representative seat each, by the decision of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetingstaken in accordance with its rules of procedure. The Director of the Centre shall participate in the Governing Board as a non-voting member. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt select members of the Executive Committee; (b) approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by Centre; (c) approve the Executive Director annual work plan and budget of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (cd) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (de) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (ef) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures of the Centre, based on Centre in accordance with the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andlaws of the country; (fg) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the a majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

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Samples: Agreement Regarding the International Training Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a the Governing Board, which will be renewed every three years six (6) years, and will be composed ofinclude: (a) a representative from the President Ministry of PWRILand and Resources of the People’s Republic of China or his/her appointed representative, as who shall be the Chairpersonex officio Chairperson of the Governing Board; (b) a representative of the Government or his or her appointed representativeDirector-General of UNESCO; (c) two representatives from other Ministries in the Government at the ministerial level and/or the level of head of department or division; (d) a representative from China Geological Survey, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, and the Institute of Karst Geology each; (e) up to three other four (4) internationally known experts appointed through consultation and negotiation between the Government and the Director-General of UNESCO; (f) representatives from relevant Member States of UNESCO that which have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the provisions of Article 10, paragraph 211.2 below , and have expressed interest in being represented on the Governing Board; (dg) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities The Director of the Centre, who Centre shall be appointed by participate ex officio in the Chairperson; and (e) a representative work of the Director-General of UNESCOGoverning Board, without the right to vote. The Chairperson Director may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetingsformulate and submit proposals and either oral or written statements concerning any question under consideration. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (b) examine and adopt approve the draft annual work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director and budget of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including the biennial self-assessment reports on the contributions of the Centre’s contribution Centre to the objectives of UNESCO’s programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up approve the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations regulations, and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures of the Centre, based on Centre in accordance with the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andChinese laws; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal year; it calendar xxxx.Xx shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or his/her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO UNESCO, or at the request of the a majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

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Samples: Agreement Concerning the Establishment and Operation of an International Research Center

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will be renewed once every three four years and will which shall be composed of: (a) the President Chairperson of PWRIthe Board of Trustees of KISR or his appointed representative, who shall be the ex-officio Chair of the Centre’s Governing Board. b) concerned members of the Board of Trustees of KISR who shall be named by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of KISR to be on the Centres’ Governing Board c) The Director-General of KISR d) the Executive Director of the Centre, who shall act as observer to the Governing Board and prepare and submit to it all statutory documents and regular reports and statements, as described in paragraph 2 of the Chairpersonpresent Article; (be) a representative of the Government or his or her appointed representative; (c) up to two representatives of up to three other Member States and/or Associate Member States of UNESCO that UNESCO, which have expressed interest in being represented on the Board and have sent to the Centre notification for membership, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board2 hereunder; (df) a representative of UNESCO’s Director-General; and, g) up to two representatives of up international organizations and academic or research centers wishing to five institutes participate in the Centre’s activities or organizations relating making a substantial contribution to the activities annual operating budget or running of the Centre, who shall be appointed and are thus accorded a seat by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative decision of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetingsafter having sent to the Centre a notification, in accordance with the stipulations of Article 10, paragraph 2 hereunder. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine and adopt approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by Centre; b) approve the Executive Director annual work plan of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (c) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s 's contribution to UNESCO’s 's programme objectives; (d) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (e) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations regulations, as well as determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures, for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the Centre, based on country and the relevant legislative internal rules and regulatory framework relating to PWRI; andprocedures of KISR; (f) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, international organizations and other interested institutions academic or research centers in the work of the Centre.; 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal yearcalendar year either independently or beside the regular sessions of the Board of Trustees of KISR; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or her own initiative initiative, or at the request of the UNESCO Director-General or of the Ministry of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait, or the Director-General of UNESCO KISR, or of the a majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting after the entry into force of the Agreement, the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO.

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Samples: Agreement Concerning the Designation of a Category 2 Centre Under Unesco

Governing Board. 1. The Centre will shall be guided and overseen by a Governing Board, which will shall be renewed every three years and will be composed ofinclude no more than ten people, including: (a) 2 representatives of the President Government of PWRI, as the ChairpersonRepublic of Korea; (b) a representative of the Government or his or her appointed representativeDirector-General of UNESCO; (c) the Director of the Centre or his/her delegate; (d) a representative of the Cheongju City; (e) a representative of the Korean National Commission for UNESCO; and (f) up to 2 representatives of up to three other UNESCO Member States of UNESCO wishing to participate in the Centre’s activities that have sent to the Centre a notification for membershipof their desire to participate in the Centre’s activities, in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 2, and have expressed interest in being represented on the Board; (d) representatives of up to five institutes or organizations relating to the activities of the Centrewhile ensuring, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson; and (e) a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO. The Chairperson may invite a representative of the IHP Intergovernmental Council to participate to the Governing Board meetingsas far as possible, equitable geographical representation. 2. The Governing Board shall: (a) examine approve the rules and adopt procedures of the Centre; (b) approve the long-term and medium-term programmes of the Centre submitted by Centre; (c) approve the Executive Director annual work-plan of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 belowincluding the staffing table; (b) examine and adopt the draft work plan of the Centre submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, subject to paragraph 3 below; (cd) examine the annual reports submitted by the Executive Director of the Centre, including a biennial self-assessment reports of the Centre’s contribution to UNESCO’s programme objectives; (de) examine the periodic independent audit reports of the financial statements of the Centre and monitor the provision of such accounting records as necessary for the preparation of financial statements; (ef) draw up adopt the rules and adopt any necessary internal regulations and determine the financial, administrative and personnel management procedures for the Centre in accordance with the laws of the Centre, based on the relevant legislative and regulatory framework relating to PWRIRepublic of Korea; and (fg) decide on the participation of regional intergovernmental organizations, organizations and international organizations and other interested institutions in the work of the Centre. 3. The long-term and medium-term programmes, as well as the work plan, of the Centre shall satisfy the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to PWRI; they will also be aligned with UNESCO’s strategic programme objectives and global priorities, and conform to the Centre’s functions as set out in Article 5.2. 4. The Governing Board shall meet in ordinary session at regular intervals, at least once every Japanese fiscal calendar year; it shall meet in extraordinary session if convened by its Chairperson, either on his or his/her own initiative or at the request of the Director-General of UNESCO or of the a simple majority of its members. 54. The Governing Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure. For its first meeting, the procedure shall be established by the Government and UNESCO. 5. The Director of the Centre shall be appointed by the Government of the Republic of Korea in consultation with UNESCO, and shall supervise the overall operation and management of the Centre.

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Samples: Agreement Regarding the Establishment of the International Centre for Documentary Heritage

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