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IAEA Board of Governors

IAEA Board of GovernorsThe Board of Governors generally meets five times per year - in March and June, twice in September (before and after the General Conference) and in December.

At its meetings, the Board examines and makes recommendations to the General Conference on the IAEA's accounts, programme, and budget and considers applications for membership. It also approves safeguards agreements and the publication of the IAEA´s safety standards and has the responsibility for appointing the Director General of the IAEA with the approval of the General Conference.

Board Members for 2011-2012

For the 2011 - 2012 period, the new composition of the 35-member IAEA Board is: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Republic of, Mexico, Netherlands, Niger, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania and United States of America.

Board Officers

Mr. Gianni Ghisi The Chair of the Board of Governors for 2011-2012 is the Governor from Italy, Mr. Gianni Ghisi. He succeeds Mr. Ansar Parvez, Governor from Pakistan.

The Ambassadors and Resident Representatives of the Czech Republic and Jordan were elected as Vice-Chairmen. They are Ms. Dana Drábová, Governor from the Czech Republic, and Mr. Makram Mustafa Queisi, Governor from Jordan.