Governance

While the secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of the IFRC, the decisions on its direction and policy are made by the governing bodies. These bodies define a framework of purpose, policies, goals and programmes, and provide a mechanism for accountability and compliance

The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the IFRC. It meets every two years and comprises representatives from all member National Societies. It last met in Geneva, Switzerland in November 2011.

The Governing Board acts between general assemblies, meeting twice a year with the authority to make certain decisions. The board comprises the IFRC's President and Vice Presidents, representatives from elected member Societies, the Chair of the Finance Commission and the Chair of the Youth Commission. The IFRC has four constitutional commissions/committees: Finance Commission, Youth Commission, Compliance & Mediation Committee and Election Committee.

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