Composition A representative from each of the member states, usually the minister in charge of industry Each state has a deliberative vote Chaired by a President elected from among the representatives for a non-renewable one-year term Chairman of the Board of Directors Nicephore Fylla DE (Congo) Attributions Supreme decision-making and control body of the Organization Defines the general policy of the Organization Establishes the regulations necessary for the implementation of the Bangui Agreement Vote on the budget and monitor its implementation Appoints the Director General Approves the annual accounts and balance sheets Allows negotiations of agreements with third-party states or international organizations Functioning Meets in ordinary session once a year May convene in extraordinary session if necessary Decisions are made by a simple majority of members present or represented A quorum is reached when two-thirds of the member states are represented
