The Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Ms. Taous Feroukhi, has called for a special meeting at the Agency´s Headquarters on Monday, 3 August 2009.
The IAEA Board of Governors will meet to discuss and take action on the IAEA´s programme and budget plans for 2010-2011.
Background
The Board of Governors is composed of 35 Member States, as designated and elected by the General Conference.
The 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.