2009-2012 Commissions

These Commissions come under the authority of the Executive Committee.

Strategic Planning Commission

The Strategic Planning Commission is responsible for the World Road Association's formal strategic planning process, through which it shall oversee the development and implementation of the work program in accordance with its Vision, Mission and Values.

In order to maintain an effective strategic planning process, the Commission shall draw up a four-year plan of action to be implemented through its Strategic Themes, Technical Committees, other partners and particularly the Secretary General.

Chair

Jim BARTON (United Kingdom)

Goal assigned to the Commission

To identify, develop and promulgate policy and practices that contribute to safer and more effective management and use of road and road transport systems within an integrated sustainable transport context.

Issue

Meet the needs of members for improved road and road transport policy and practices through a systematically developed and monitored technical and supporting work program.

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Finance Commission

The Finance Commission is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a financial management strategy for the World Road Association. The Commission is also responsible for supervising the accounting system of the Association, the allocation of funds to its various activities and making recommendations on any such matters.

In order to establish appropriate accounting documents, namely: income statement, compared balance sheet, stock portfolios and business plan, the European Union standardised accounting plan will be followed by the General Secretariat.

In order to carry out its role and fulfill its responsibilities, the Commission shall draw up a four-year plan of action to be implemented by the Secretary General.

Chair

Carlo MARIOTTA (Switzerland)

Issues

  • Put the financial management of the Association in the service of its purpose.
  • Optimise investment performance for the funds managed by the Association.
  • Ensure transparency of financial management.
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Communications and International Relations Commission

The responsibilities of the Communications and International Relations Commission are to develop a four year action plan to facilitate, promote and strengthen dialogue between the Association, National Committees, current and potential members, and international bodies.

The Commission shall build on the work of the previous Commissions on Communication and on International Relations. It is responsible for the development and implementation of a marketing and communications strategy for the Association which will outline the direction for the Commission's activities in these areas.

The Commission shall implement a plan of action that covers the marketing, membership and communication elements

Chair

Menno HENNEVELD (Australia)

Goals assigned to the Commission

To promote cooperation with regional organisations of road authorities and with other international
organisations with related goals.

To improve participation of member governments, and to increase the number of members of the road community benefiting, whether through National Committees or by direct participation, in the World Road Association Technical Committees.

To produce and disseminate authoritative, impartial and interesting publications and products that address current road and road transport issues.

Issues

  • Improve cooperation with international and regional organisations with related goals
  • Improve communications with members and outside groups
  • Oversee the World Road Association publications and products
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Technological Exchanges and Development Commission

The Technological Exchanges and Development Commission is responsible for the development of the technological exchanges and development policy and strategy for the World Road Association in accordance with its Vision, Mission and Values. The Commission shall draw up a related four-year plan of action to be implemented through the various partners and particularly the General Secretariat.

The plan of action shall be coordinated with that of the Commission on Communication and International Relations to avoid overlap and shall cover the technological exchanges and development elements, specifically towards developing and transitional countries.

Chair

Dato' JUDIN (Malaysia)

Goal assigned to the Commission

To develop practical means for efficient and effective technology transfer among countries.

Issues

  • Oversee the World Road Association's policy on knowledge transfer
  • Develop and undertake dialogue with international bodies on knowledge transfer
  • Responsible and effective use of the World Road Association Special Fund
  • Management of the World Road Association seminar program
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