4. Advisors

Article 14 - Recruitment

1.     The recruitment of Advisors shall not be governed by the principle of proportional geographical distribution.

2.     The total number of Advisors shall not be fixed, but may vary according to need.

Article 15 – Duties of advisors

1.     To respond to any request for advice or information made by administrative organs of the World Federation;

2.     To collect and pass on information as requested by the various organs of the World Federation;

3.     To participate in specialised working groups, in accordance with their expertise;

4.     To assist members of the Executive Board or the Secretary General in the preparation of certain reports and case-files;

5.     To act as observers or negotiators, both within the World Federation and outside, under the mandate of the Executive Board.

Article 16 - Relations with Organs of the World Federation

1.     Advisors may attend the World Congress as observers if their duties require them to do so.

2.     Advisors may be invited by the President, on the proposal of the Bureau, to attend meetings of the Executive Board, in order to give advice to members of the Board and the Secretariat on matters within their expertise.

3.     Advisors may be given mandates under the direction of the Secretary General. They shall inform the Secretariat of the progress of cases which they have been called upon to assist, by maintaining regular and close contact with the Secretariat.

4.     Advisors shall enjoy the same facilities and working conditions as other World Federation Personnel.