The Governing Council

This is the Board of Directors of The African Academy of Sciences. It consists of 11 members elected by the General Assembly. The president of the General Assembly is the Chairman of the Governing Council. The Council exercises oversight on The AAS Secretariat directly as well as through its committees. It is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and assessing the Academy’s programmes to ensure they are in line with the priorities of the General Assembly. It establishes policies and provides strategic thinking. It also conducts the election of new Fellows, prepares the agenda for the General Assembly, reviews and approves the selection of affiliate members and appoints auditors.

Useful Downloads:

• Guidelines for the Nominations of Candidates for Election as Members of the 2020-2023 GC
• Roles and Responsibilities of Governing Council Members
• Roles and Responsibilities of AAS Regional Vice Presidents
• Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Governing Council
• Governing Council Election Rules and Regulations
• AAS Constitution
• AAS Council Charter
• NGOs Comprehensive Guidance Booklet