Programme, Budget, Administrative and Strategy

Standing Committees Chairs and Vice-Chairs

FICSA Standing Committee on Programme, Budget, Administrative and Strategy has the following Terms of Reference (TOR):

Establishment and Composition

The Programme, Budget, Administration and Strategy Standing Committee (PBAS SC) is established as a Standing (Permanent) Committee of the FICSA Council.
The PBAS SC shall elect a Chair, a Vice-Chair and a Rapporteur during the session of the Council.
The PBAS SC shall confirm its Core Group membership during the Council session.
As a Standing Committee, the PBAS SC and its elected officers shall remain constituted and are expected to remain active throughout the year.
Membership of the PBAS SC shall be restricted to Heads of Delegations or a duly authorized representative designated by the Head of Delegation.

Voting Rights

In accordance with the FICSA Statutes, only Full Members shall have the right to vote on matters related to the finances of the Federation.

Mandate and Functions

The PBAS SC shall facilitate the consideration by the FICSA Council of programme, administrative and budgetary matters.
In carrying out its mandate, the PBAS SC shall, inter alia:
- consider and report to the Council on the External Auditors’ reports on the accounts of the Federation for the preceding year(s);
- examine the draft budget submitted by the FICSA Executive Committee; discuss and finalize the proposed budget for the upcoming year; and submit the draft budget, including the proposed scale of contributions, to the Council for approval;
- examine and report to the Council on the Treasurer’s Report on the financial performance of the Federation for the preceding year;
- examine the status and adequacy of the Funds and Reserves of the Federation and report thereon to the Council;
- examine the status of dues collection, as presented by the Treasurer and the Secretariat, and report thereon to the Council;
- advise the Council on administrative and budgetary matters referred to it;
- discuss the strategic direction of FICSA

Strategic Considerations

The PBAS SC shall provide a forum for Heads of Delegations and the elected Executive Committee to deliberate on FICSA’s short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategic direction, including related tactical and policy considerations.
The PBAS SC shall consider the financial implications of proposed strategic directions for the programme budget and shall submit concrete recommendations to the Council, as appropriate.

Working Arrangements

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