EGC

ABSTRACT The Ethics and Governance Committee (EGC) is coordinating consultations on the processes for selecting the members and leaders of Board committees, according to a paper prepared for the 40th Board meeting, just concluded in Geneva. The consultations will also cover the size of the EGC. The EGC will prepare recommendations in time for the Board meeting scheduled for May 2019.

RÉSUMÉ À l’occasion de la 17ème réunion des Comités de l’audit et des finances, d’éthique et de gouvernance et de la stratégie du Fonds mondial, dont les membres se réuniront virtuellement, plusieurs sujets clés seront abordés. Toutefois, le thème le plus important est sans aucun doute l’avant-projet de la stratégie, or une heure quart seulement a été prévue pour en discuter. Est-ce réellement suffisant pour un sujet de cette importance ?

ABSTRACT As the Global Fund 17th Audit & Finance, Ethics & Governance, and Strategy Committee meetings brings members together virtually, there are several key areas of interest up for discussion. However, undoubtedly the most important topic is the zero draft of the Strategy Narrative and only an hour and fifteen minutes is scheduled to discuss this. Is this really enough time for a topic of such magnitude?

ABSTRACT The Board has approved changes to the composition of each of its standing committees – two voting members will be added to each of the Strategy Committee, the Audit and Finance Committee and the Ethics and Governance Committee. The Board also approved changes to the selection processes for both the leadership and the membership of the committees.

ABSTRACT An update on the implementation of the Governance Action Plan has been provided by the Global Fund Secretariat. The Plan builds upon the recommendations of a 2016 advisory review by the Office of the Inspector General, and also incorporates observations from a 2016 assessment of Board and Board leadership performance and committee performance. The Plan aims to move beyond process to focus on broader structural issues.

ABSTRACT The Global Fund Board has adopted a new CCM Policy, replacing the CCM Guidelines and Requirements for Country Coordinating Mechanisms. The Board also adopted a new Code of Ethical Conduct for CCM Members and approved $1.2 million over three years to fund implementation and enforcement of the code. Finally, the Board decided to add “CCMs” to the Fund’s list of strategic initiatives.

ABSTRACT The new process for the selection of the Board chair and vice-chair calls for the use of a nominations committee to coordinate the process and for an executive search firm to provide support.The practice of rotating the positions of chair and vice-chair is maintained.

ABSTRACT The Board has announced appointments to its three standing committees for two-year terms that started on 11 May 2018. The Ethics and Governance Committee has been directed to undertake a review of the process for selecting the leadership and members of the committees.