General Asembly is the highest governance authority
The General Assembly is the highest governance authority in the two tier structure of ActionAid in Ghana. The General Assembly and National Board.
The general Assembly delegates powers of governance to the National Board and the National Board is accountable to the General Assembly.
This helps to promote greater participation of the people – particularly those who are poor and excluded. By having the General Assembly over seeing the Board, it enhances the Board’s accountability.
The General Assembly elects the National Board from amongst its Membership. The selection of Members is based upon the objective analysis of the required Board profile as provided for in the governance manual.
The General Assembly:
uphold the values, vision and mission of ActionAid International
serve as primary advocates for the organisation’s mission and objectives
elect and support the National Board
guide and determine overall long term policy and strategic direction
use the powers designated to it responsibly and in the best interests of the organisation
serve on committees of the Board to enhance governance if requested.
General Assembly members in Ghana are:
1. Gilbert Roy Ayariga
2. Elsie Bunyan
3. Avril Anin-Yeboah
4. Dr. Yao Asamoah
5. Abantu – Women’s Rights
6. Chris Dadzie
7. Baba Kumasi