The General Assembly of the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO), in its 18th meeting – held biennially – elected a new Board of Directors to lead the organization for the upcoming term. The following  members have been appointed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws

Article (7)

The affairs of the Organization shall be governed by a Board of Directors composed of twenty-one (21) members, at least one-third of whom shall be nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Members shall be elected by secret ballot of the General Assembly from among candidates approved by the host country, for a term of four (4) years. Members whose terms have expired may be re-elected.

Article (8)

The Board of Directors shall be responsible for implementing the Organization’s general policy and managing its affairs in accordance with the bylaws and the resolutions of the General Assembly. It shall be empowered to:

• Take all decisions and measures deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the Organization.
• Establish such permanent or temporary committees as are required to carry out its functions.
• Propose the internal regulations governing the Organization’s staff and personnel.
• Propose the financial and administrative regulations of the Organization.
• Prepare the annual report on the Organization’s activities and those of its affiliated institutions.
• Prepare the Organization’s annual budget and final accounts.
• Delegate such powers as it deems appropriate to its Chairperson, any of its members, or its committees to decide on urgent matters.
• Nominate active members, select honorary and general members, and determine the annual membership fees applicable to active and general members.
• Propose amendments to the bylaws and submit them to the General Assembly.

Article (9)

The Board of Directors shall convene at least once every six (6) months. Meetings shall be valid with the attendance of an absolute majority of members, provided that the Chairperson or a Vice-Chairperson is among those present.
Decisions shall be adopted by a majority vote of members present. In the event of a tie, the side supported by the Chairperson shall prevail.
The Chairperson may call for a meeting of the Board whenever deemed necessary. They must also do so upon request by a majority of Board members or by the competent ministry, provided that the purpose of the meeting is clearly stated in the request.

Article (10)

The Board of Directors shall elect from among its members a Chairperson, one or more Vice-Chairpersons, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Chairperson shall be a citizen of the host country.

Article (11)

The Chairperson of the Board shall represent the Organization in its relations with administrative authorities and before the judiciary. The Chairperson shall preside over General Assembly meetings, sign its resolutions, call for regular and extraordinary meetings, and oversee the implementation of its decisions. In the Chairperson’s absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall assume all related duties.
The Treasurer shall supervise the preparation of the annual budget and final accounts and shall oversee the budget following its approval.
The Secretary shall record the minutes of General Assembly and Board meetings, maintain official records, and sign meeting minutes and resolutions alongside the Chairperson.
Members of the Board shall not receive any salary or remuneration for their service.

Article (12)

A Board member who fails to attend three (3) consecutive Board meetings without an acceptable excuse shall be considered to have resigned.

Article (13)

Without prejudice to Article (7), if one or more seats on the Board become vacant for any reason, the vacancies may be filled by alternate members—up to a maximum of three—to serve for the remainder of the Board’s term.
If no alternate members are available, or if more than seven (7) seats are vacant, the Board shall convene the General Assembly to elect replacements.

Article (14)

The Board of Directors shall appoint a Director General who shall oversee the Organization’s financial and administrative affairs and supervise its executive operations. The Director General shall report to the Board and may attend its meetings without voting rights.
The Board may dismiss the Director General in the event of negligence, incapacity, or conduct inconsistent with the responsibilities of the position.