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It summarizes governance and operations by outlining Board and Committee roles, meeting types, engagement processes, and decision-making mechanics including quorum, voting, and follow-up actions. It also covers administration matters such as committee mandates, documentation and records, and practical procedures for standing committees and their leadership.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nWashington, D. C.  \nUpdated December 2021  \nThis Board Manual is the revised and updated version of the document published in October 2020. Similar to the previous product, this Manual summarizes policies and procedures set forth in other documents, as well as established practices and guidance.  \nFor further details, please refer to the policy document indicated in the footnotes in the main text.  \nIn the event of any discrepancy between a provision of this Manual, please consult SEC and note that the terms of the official regulation and relevant policy document will prevail.  \nForeword  \nIt is my pleasure to present the newly updated Board Manual. The purpose of this Manual is to provide key information on Board policies, procedures, and practices, and to introduce the Corporate Secretariat, its units, and key contacts.  \nBoard officials will find a brief overview of the main aspects of Board operations and administration. Part I outlines Board and Committee Governance and Operations. Part II summarizes Administration matters.  \nI hope that the Board Manual will assist Board officials in the delivery of their duties and provides useful background and reference material. Please do not hesitate to consult my staff in the Corporate Secretariat (SEC) for further guidance.  \nDiariétou Gaye  \nVice President and Corporate Secretary  \nDecember 2021  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nAbbreviations and Acronyms.................................................................................................iii  \nDefinitions .............................................................................................................................. v  \nCorporate Secretariat ........................................................................................................... 1  \nBOARD AND COMMITTEE GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS  \nPolicy and Operations Department of the Corporate Secretariat ........................................3  \n1. Roles and Responsibilities of Executive Directors ............................................................. 4  \nExecutive Directors’ Work Program and Steering Committee.................................................... 5  \n2. Types of Board Meetings and Engagements ...................................................................... 7  \nBoard Meetings ................................................................................................................... 7  \nOther Executive Directors’ Engagements ................................................................................ 9  \n3. Actions Before, During, and After Board Meetings ......................................................... 11  \nChanges in Scheduling ....................................................................................................... 11  \nQuorum and Decision-Making ............................................................................................. 12  \nVoting: For, Against, and Abstentions................................................................................... 12  \nExecutive Directors’ Written Statements and Staff Written Statements ................................. 13  \nOral Interventions by Executive Directors and Staff ............................................................... 13  \nFollow-Up Actions.............................................................................................................. 14  \n4. Key Governance Products for Board Meetings ................................................................ 15  \n5. 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