GB.343/LILS/3/Decision

Decision concerning the procedure for the appointment of members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations

Record of decisions | 13 November 2021

With a view to ensuring transparency, geographical balance, inclusiveness and effectiveness of the procedure for the appointment of members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations while preserving their independence, impartiality and technical expertise, the Governing Body requested the Director-General:
 
(1) To apply the following adjustments to the procedure for appointment of members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, with the understanding that with regard to all other aspects the procedure should be carried out in accordance with the established practice:
 
(a) the three currently open vacancies in the membership of the Committee of Experts are given wide publicity through a call for expression of interest on the ILO’s global and regional public website, as soon as possible;
 
(b) future vacancies in the membership of the Committee of Experts are given wide publicity through a call for expression of interest on the ILO’s global and regional public website nine months before the start of the session of the Committee of Experts that will have a known vacancy;
 
(c) the selection process does not entertain any interference or public statements by ILO constituents concerning the candidates or the selection process;
 
(d) the Director-General makes proposals to the Officers of the Governing Body with a view to further clarifying and publicizing existing criteria for the selection of experts while preserving the essential criteria of independence, impartiality and technical expertise;
 
(e) the Director-General informs the Officers of the Governing Body and submits to them a detailed report on the selection process for their consideration at a dedicated sitting;
 
(f) the Director-General informs the Officers of the Governing Body on upcoming renewal of mandates and proposes the renewal of mandates to the Governing Body, except when a member is failing to deliver on his or her duties in a timely manner or to attend the Committee sessions;
 
(2) To prepare proposals for its 344th Session (March 2022), based on its guidance for extending the duration of the Committee’s annual session to ensure sufficient time is allocated to discharge the workload of the Committee of Experts;
 
(3) To report to its 347th Session (March 2023) on the implementation of the adjustments made to the existing procedure and on any further improvements, if deemed necessary, preceded by tripartite consultations.
 
(GB.343/LILS/3, paragraph 42, as amended by the Governing Body)