Internal Rules and Regulations

Governance Structure

Rules of Procedure

Financial Regulations

Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions

 

Governance Structure

Resolution [C(2006)78/FINAL] (pdf, 168 kb) describes the role and future direction of the OECD. It defines the responsabilities of the Secretary-General and the Council, the Organisation's governing body, and describes the relationship between the Council, the Standing Committees and the substantive Committees. It also covers decision-making mechanisms for the Council and Standing Committees.

 

Rules of Procedure

The Rules of Procedure (pdf, 1175 kb) relate to the operational aspects of the substantive work of the OECD. They cover the role of the Council, Committees and all subsidiary bodies. They concern the organisation of meetings, including the participation of non-member economies and the adoption and implementation of the Acts (legal instruments) of the Organisation. 

 

Financial Regulations

The Financial Regulations govern the budget and financial management of the OECD and shall, unless otherwise specified, apply to all resources, funds and programmes administered by the Organisation. It is the Secretary-General's responsability to put in place appropriate controls, systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Organisation in accordance with these Regulations.   

 

Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions

The Staff Regulations (pdf, 1839 kb) set out the fundamental conditions of service, namely the duties and obligations, as well as the basic rights of the staff of the Organisation, as approved by the Council. The Regulations are implemented by Rules and Instructions of the Secretary-General, duly approved by Council where specified in the Regulations.

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OECD Legal Instruments - "The Acts"

Are adopted by the Council or negotiated within the framework of the Organisation and cover policy and technical issues of concern to Member countries.

OECD Bodies

OECD Bodies

This Database provides information on the mandates, chairmen, members and observers of the OECD Council and its subsidiary bodies.