Frequently Asked Questions

In order to better meet the information needs of UNESCO Member States, the Executive Board Secretariat has identified the questions most frequently asked by Delegations about the functioning of the Board. This initiative is part of a new approach to briefing Member States and it is complemented by a CD-Rom in English, French and Spanish.

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been developed from consultations with more than 25 Member States of the Executive Board, and suggestions from numerous Permanent Delegations and UNESCO Secretariat Staff.

We have compiled from these consultations and suggestions a list of themed questions and answers. All answers have a reference to the source of the information (UNESCO Basic Texts, Executive Board Brochure, Rules of Procedure).

This is an information tool for use as a guide by Permanent Delegations and National Commissions. It is not an authoritative legal text, nor is it intended to be a substitute for, or to provide an interpretation of, the Constitution and the Rules of Procedures.

We invite all Member States of UNESCO to share with us their suggestions or comments so that we can keep this document up to date.

Mr Michael Millward
Secretary of the Executive Board a.i.


     
I.     Mandates and Functions of the EXB
   
II.    Membership of the EXB 
  
III.  Structure of the EXB
  
IV.   Sessions of the EXB
   
V.    Working methods of the EXB
  
VI.   Secretariat of the EXB
 
VII.  Documentation of the EXB

VIII. Information meetings of the Executive Board

IX. Practical questions for Members of the EXB