WICSO COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
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World Islamic Countries Organisation for Scouts and Guides
Approved by the Executive Council on 20 January 2024

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Committees are established by the Executive Council to carry out specific functions and make recommendations on matters within their mandate.

2. STANDING COMMITTEES
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2.1 Finance Committee
- Purpose: Oversee financial management, budgeting, and audit
- Composition: Treasurer (Chair), three Council members, one external financial expert
- Meetings: Quarterly

2.2 Programs Committee
- Purpose: Develop and review youth programs, training curricula, and educational resources
- Composition: One Council member (Chair), four program experts from member organisations
- Meetings: Bi-monthly

2.3 Accreditation Committee
- Purpose: Manage the accreditation system for member organisations
- Composition: One Council member (Chair), three accreditation specialists
- Meetings: As required, minimum twice per year

2.4 Ethics Committee
- Purpose: Oversee ethical conduct, handle complaints, and review Code of Ethics
- Composition: One Council member (Chair), four members with legal or ethics background
- Meetings: As required

3. AD-HOC COMMITTEES
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The Executive Council may establish ad-hoc committees for specific purposes with defined terms not exceeding 12 months. Ad-hoc committees shall be dissolved upon completion of their mandate.

4. COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
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Committees shall elect their own secretaries, maintain minutes of meetings, and report to the Executive Council. Decisions shall be by consensus or simple majority.

5. REVIEW
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These Terms of Reference shall be reviewed every three years by the Executive Council.