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It introduces the Corporate Secretariat, its units, and key contacts, and clarifies how board officials should approach governance and administration. The manual addresses board and committee governance and operations, including roles and responsibilities of executive directors, board meeting processes, quorum and decision-making, and essential governance products supporting board deliberations.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure  \nCorporate Secretariat  \nBOARD MANUAL  \nFY25  \nAuthorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nWashington, D. C.  \nUpdated November 2024  \nThis Board Manual is the revised and updated version of the document published in December 2021. 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 Corporate Secretariat 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 Corporate Affairs and Administration matters.  \nI hope that the Board Manual will assist Board officials in the delivery of their duties and provide useful background and reference material. Please do not hesitate to consult my staff in the Corporate Secretariat (SEC) for further guidance.  \nMercy Tembon  \nVice President and Corporate Secretary  \nOctober 2024  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nAbbreviations and Acronyms.................................................................................................iii  \nDefinitions .............................................................................................................................. v  \nCorporate Secretariat ........................................................................................................... 1  \nBOARD AND COMMITTEE GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS  \nPolicy and Operations Departmentof the Corporate Secretariat ............................................... 3  \n1. Roles and Responsibilities of Executive Directors ............................................................. 4  \nExecutive Directors’ Work Program and Steering Committee .......................................................5  \n2. Board Meetings and Engagements .................................................................................... 7  \nBoard Meetings, Attendance, Types of Board Meetings ................................................................7  \nQuorum and Decision-Making......................................................................................................8  \nOther Executive Directors’ Engagements......................................................................................9  \n3. Board Actions................................................................................................................... 12  \nChanges in Scheduling ............................................................................................................... 12  \nVoting: For, Abstentions, and Objections .................................................................................... 13  \nExecutive Directors’ Written Statements, Comments and Staff Written Statements.................. 14  \nOral Interventions by Executive Directors and Staff.................................................................... 15  \n4. Key Governance Products for Board Meetings ................................................................ 16  \n5. 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