Executive Board

The  Executive Board normally meets twice each year. Members of the Executive Board are appointed by key Crop Trust stakeholders. These members include:

• four members appointed by the Governing Body of the Plant Treaty, at least two from developing countries;
• four members appointed by the Donors’ Council of the Crop Trust;
• one non-voting member appointed by the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization;
• one non-voting member appointed by the Chair of CGIAR;
• two members appointed by the Board itself; and
• the Executive Director of the Crop Trust, ex officio.

The Executive Board ensures that:

• the policies of the Crop Trust are in line with its mission, including support for the Plant Treaty and the overall policy guidance provided by its Governing Body, and are consistent with the aims of the Global Plan of Action;
• the Crop Trust is managed effectively by the Executive Director in harmony with the agreed objectives, programs and budgets, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements; and
• the future well-being of the Crop Trust is not jeopardized by exposing its financial resources, its staff or its credibility to imprudent risks.

To ensure these qualities, the Crop Trust’s Executive Board is responsible for approving:

• the appointment of the Executive Director;
• the annual program of work and budget of the Crop Trust;
• annual reports (view Annual Reports and Annual Financial Statements here);
• the fundraising strategy; and
• policies and regulations to ensure fiscal and operational efficiency, accountability and integrity.

For the full details on the responsibilities of the Executive Board, please see the Crop Trust’s Constitution.

The Crop Trust’s Executive Board is currently chaired by Catherine Bertini.

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