SomaliREN considers a transparent and robust governance system, the critical foundation for its success. The governance charter and the organizational constitution define the following organs:
Council of Members
Council of Members is the highest-level organ comprised of representatives from the member institutions. The Council of Members convene annually for the Annual General Meeting and related activities and are mandated to elect the board of trustees and hold them accountable
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees is an elected body of nine members and the CEO, as an ex-official member, are entrusted with charting the strategic direction of SomaliREN. The chairperson of SomaliREN heads the board
Executive Committee
Executive Committee is a standing sub-committee charged to make strategic decisions as needed on behalf of the board. This committee is made up of the chairperson, the two deputy chairs and the CEO.
Secretariat
Secretariat is the operational organ of SomaliREN and is responsible for the day to day activities of the organization, and for implementing the strategies and policies set by the board.
