Section VII: Co-operation
Article 38: Regional Conferences |
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A Regional Conference is a meeting of the National Societies of a statutory region as defined in the Rules of Procedure with the purpose of:
- promoting co-operation, networking and partnerships amongst the National Societies of the regions;
- identifying common humanitarian concerns and issues;
- striving to achieve common strategies of implementation with regard to decisions of the General Assembly, the Council of Delegates and the International Conference;
- making proposals to the Governing Board on matters related to the General Assembly and the Statutory Bodies of the Movement.
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| Timing |
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In principle a Regional Conference shall be held in each statutory region once every four years. |
| Reports from the Secretary General |
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The Secretary General shall provide a report for the approval of the Governing Board on the agenda and the administrative, technical, financial and other implications of forthcoming Regional Conferences. He/she shall also present a report on the results of any Regional Conference held. |
| Secretariat assistance |
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The Secretary General shall assist the host National Society in organising and holding a Regional Conference. |
| Applicable rules |
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A Regional Conference shall be held in conformity with the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure. |
Article 39: Co-operation with the ICRC |
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The International Federation shall maintain close contact with the ICRC. It shall co-operate with the latter in matters of common concern in accordance with the Statutes of the Movement and the agreements concluded between the International Federation and the ICRC. |
Article 40: Co-operation with other international organisations |
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The International Federation shall co-operate within the terms of the Constitution with international, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organisations, as it deems appropriate. |
Article 41: Observers |
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The Governing Board and, if it is not in session, the President may, after consultation with the members of the Governing Board and in conformity with the Rules of Procedure, invite observers to participate in sessions of the General Assembly. |
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