Nomination and appointment of Regional Directors

Nomination and appointment of Regional Directors

1. Nomination and appointment of Regional Directors Derek Walton Legal Counsel 17 October 2024

2. Consultation Process The Executive Board is consulting the Regional Committees about possible minimum standards or best practice to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in the nomination process Discussion at all six Regional Committees (Autumn 2024) Consideration by the Executive Board (June 2025) Decisions by each Regional Committee on whether to adopt any such measures in light of its distinct situation and context (Autumn 2025) Informal Member State consultations (early 2025)

3. Action for Regional Committee More specific criteria and post descriptions Guidance requested on possible measures: Enhance the Code of Conduct Establish an evaluation group to assess candidates Live candidates’ forums to be broadcast publicly Public interviews of candidates at the Regional Committee 1 2 3 4 5 6 Option to reopen the period to submit candidates

4. Elaboration of Criteria Current criteria Management, leadership, cultural sensitivity, WHO commitment Possible enhancements - Minimum requirements in areas such as management, leadership, experience and educational qualifications - Align with WHO’s minimum standards in recruiting senior staff positions - Objective: Ensure consistency and clear thresholds for candidates

5. Code of Conduct Possible changes Expanded coverage: Address sexual misconduct and other abusive conduct Due diligence review: Including background and reference checks Strengthened disclosure: Candidate campaign activities, Member State support More formal candidate and Member State undertakings Objective Set high standards of behavior and accountability for candidates and supporters 1 2 3 4 Conflicts of Interest: Mandate to disclose possible conflicts of interest 5

6. Evaluation Group: Utility and Role Methodology: Composition Member States of the region only? Include independent experts or Executive Board representatives from the Region? Methodology Assess candidates’ qualifications against criteria set by the Regional Committee through analysis of submitted documents; could also interview candidates Oversight Advisory role, sharing non-binding evaluations with Regional Committee or establishing a shortlist; evaluate declarations of interest; verify qualifications; oversee code of conduct implementation? Benefit Rigorous, objective review of candidates

7. Formalization of Live Candidates' Forums Live forums held in some regions; others conducted ad hoc Possible enhancements: - Formalize live candidates’ forums - Public broadcasting to enhance transparency Benefit: Public insight into candidates' visions and plans

8. Broadcasting Candidate Interviews Private interviews immediately before the nomination Broadcast interviews publicly Enhanced transparency, allowing broader stakeholder engagement Current practice Possible change Benefit

9. Election Process Option to re-open the period for submission of candidacies Insufficiently strong or representative field Ensure strong, diverse field of candidates and provide Regional Committee with a genuine choice Possible adjustment Trigger Benefit

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