Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is elected every 4 years by GFMD's General Members and is responsible for major strategic and policy matters, GFMD memberships issues, and oversee the work of the Secretariat.
FAQS
What is the Steering Committee?
The Steering Committee
Manages and oversees GFMD affairs
Deals with major strategic and policy matters facing GFMD and its membership between the quadrennial General Assembly.
Delegates the execution of strategy and administrative matters to the GFMD Secretariat.
Oversees the work of the Secretariat.
What does being on the Steering Committee involve?
Steering Committee members need to dedicate 2/3 hours per month to:
Attend Steering Committee meetings
Communicate with GFMD Executive Director
Participate in strategic decision making, providing inputs and guidance.
Is being on the Steering Committee a paid position?
No, Steering Committee members do not receive remuneration for their engagement with GFMD and they are generally expected to cover their travel expenses for an annual in-person meeting.
In exceptional circumstances, on a case to case basis, GFMD may cover some of these expenses.
Who is currently on the Steering Committee?
The current Steering Committee was elected at the Global Forum for Media Development - Jakarta, 2016.
A list of members of the 2016-2021 Steering Committee.
How long can a member sit on the Steering Committee?
Representatives of GFMD general members can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Who can sit on the Steering Committee?
Any GFMD general member can nominate a representative to be a candidate for the Steering Committee at the General Assembly.
The Secretariat has proposed reforms to the composition of the Steering Committee to make it more efficient and representative.
You can find the current composition of the Steering Committee here.
The proposed new structure is published in the new Constitution (See Articles “6.2.1 Categories of members” and “6.2.2 Composition”)
General members will vote on the new constitution between 20 and 28 September.
General members must have paid their 2021 (and previous) membership fee to be able to nominate a representative to be a candidate for the Steering Committee.
Who can vote for the Steering Committee?
Each GFMD General member has one vote at the General Assembly.
Members must be up to date on their membership fees to be able to vote.
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