How Concern is governed
Concern is controlled and regulated by its members.
The members form the general body that has responsibility for the Articles of Association election of the Council, appointment of the auditors and approval of the annual accounts.
Council
The council of Concern is elected from the membership at each annual general meeting of Concern. The maximum number of council members is 35. One third of the members must retire from office each year - while remaining eligible for re-election.
Council co-opts members of the organisation when necessary to maintain its full complement of members.
Council meets at least four times per year. It has three standing committees, an Officers Committee, which meets monthly, together with a Finance Committeee and a Monitoring and Evaluations Committee, which normally meet quarterly.
Under Concern's governance regulations, council members may not be paid staff.
Policy making
The council's primary function is to agree the policy parameters within which Concern will operate, approving budgets and actions based on proposals from management and monitor performance.
Accountability
The council is accountable to:
1. The relevant Irish minister for ensuring that the provision of the Companies Act 1963 and the Memorandum and Articles of the Association are adhered to.
2. The general public for:
• Ensuring funds donated are accounted for and are put to
the appropriate use
• Ehe welfare and safety of all personnel, with particular
responsibility for overseas personnel
Membership
Membership is open to individuals from the general public who have demonstrated an interest in the developing world and are proposed and seconded by two other members
