Opening of 56th meeting of UNHCR's Executive Committee, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland © UNHCR/S.Hopper
Executive Committee Officers
The Executive Committee Bureau comprises three office holders: the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman and the Rapporteur. The Bureau is elected at the end of the annual plenary session in October. By tradition, the chair is held in alternating years by donor and non-donor representatives. It is customary for the Vice-Chairman to be elected Chairman the following year.
Current Officers
Chairman:
H.E. Ambassador Boudewijn J. Van Eenennaam
(Netherlands)
Vice-Chairman:
H.E. Ambassador Laura Thompson Chacón
(Costa Rica)
Rapporteur:
Ms. Emina Tudakovic
(Canada)