The General Assembly, which is comprised, by all the Network members and their agents is the highest decision-making organs of the Network.The powers of the General Assembly are:
Define the general orientations of the Network especially those program activities that shall lead to the realization of the general objectives of the Network
Admit new members; and in cases of appeal, rule on the complaints tabled by a National Commission contesting the decision made by the Steering Committee as regards their request for membership.
Make decisions on expulsions following the recommendations by the Steering Committee.
Amend the constitution of the Network
Identify the location of the permanent secretariat
Establishment of committees and ad hoc bodies
Set the amount of membership fees, annual subscriptions and contributions to be paid by members following recommendations of the Steering Committee.
Elect the President and the Vice President of the Network
Approve the budget and the financial statements of the Network
Receive and approve reports of the Steering Committee and other Network organs
Approve the reports of the Chairperson, the Steering committee and other organs
The General Assembly of the Network meets once every two years in ordinary session during the biennial conference of the Network. It may also hold extra-ordinary sessions for good reasons.
The Network may allow other national institutions, intergovernmental and any other governmental and non-governmental organizations or any person to attend and take part in its activities and general meetings.
