Sub committees are established by the Coordination Committee to assist with its work or undertake work between meetings. The main sub-committees are as follows:

1. Governance Sub Committee

Role:

• Oversee the development and administration of the membership of the Network
• Oversee and organize elections for RFPs and the CFP
• Maintain database for membership and expertise of the Network
• Monitor implementation of the Network guidelines and review proposals for modification.
• Develop governance options to enhance links with other relevant NGO/civil society networks and groupings.
• Periodically assess effectiveness and propose modifications to the governance of the network as required.
• Review complaints, disputes, discipline issues raised by any CC member or by any Network member and recommend specific courses of action.
• Develop and review financial procedures for the Network.
• Other governance issues

Sub-committee Composition:
Up to seven (7) members drawn from the CC including preferably at least one from each of the main regions – Asia Pacific/Africa-Europe/Americas and the Central Focal Point. Chaired by a CC member.

2. Outreach Sub-Committee

Role:

• Develop and oversee implementation of awareness, communication and capacity building strategies and activities for the Network.
• Oversee internal and external Network communication procedures and processes.
• Coordinate and support implementation of work by the Network related to outreach and capacity building.
• Develop and oversee maintenance of Network web site and network information and communication materials and activities.
• Support the building of relations with partners, donors and other supporters.
• Assist in generating resources to implement outreach and capacity building strategies.

Sub-committee Composition:
Up to seven (7) members drawn from the CC and/or member organizations. Chaired by a CC member.

3. Strategy Sub Committee

Role:

• Coordinate the development of strategies and operation plans for the Network.
• Coordinate preparation of annual workplans and budgets for the Network.
• Oversee and support the implementation and updating of Network strategies and Plans.
• Undertake/facilitate monitoring and evaluation of activities of the Network.
• Coordinate input to development of strategies and plans for engagement of civil society in GEF activities

Sub-committee Composition:
Up to seven (7) members drawn from the CC and/or member organizations. Chaired by a CC member.

4. Technical Sub Committee

Role:

• Coordinate the development of technical strategies for the Network
• Coordinate the review of GEF Council papers and input from the Network to the GEF council
• Review linkages between the network and the GEF-related conventions (CBD, UNFCCC, UNCCD).
• Oversee the development of technical reports and products of the Network
• Coordinate the establishment and operation of necessary task forces to work on different technical issues.

Sub-committee Composition:
Up to seven (7) members drawn from the CC and/or member organizations. Chaired by a CC member.

5. Management Sub-Committee

Role:

• Oversee the Network activities between the formal Coordination Committee meetings.
• Facilitate coordination between the work of the sub-committees and with the
• Coordination Committee.
• Oversee preparations and follow-up of CC Meetings.
• Oversee preparations and input to GEF Council meetings
• Monitor and propose enhancement of relations with GEF Secretariat and Agencies
• Oversee fundraising, audit and financial management.
• Support the work of the CFP.

Sub-committee Composition:
CFP and chairs of the Governance Sub-committee; Strategy Sub-committee; Outreach Subcommittee and Technical Sub-committee.

Secretariats

The secretariats for the respective Sub-committees will be provided by the organizations of the respective chairs.

Meetings
The Sub- committees will preferably meet quarterly – both back to back with the GEF Council and in the intersessional period. Intersessional meetings will normally be virtual. Regular activities will be undertaken through email and skype.

Task Forces

Task Forces (TF) may be established from time to time to address key technical or operational issues. Task Force members may be drawn from the RFPs, IPFPs as well as other members of the Network or external experts. The task forces play a role developing specific activities to be undertaken by the Network and Network members, and generating strategic input to GEF programs and activities. Task forces will be monitored by the respective Sub-committees.

Members and Chairs of the Sub-Committees and Task Forces are appointed by the Coordination Committee for a specific term. The normal term of members of each sub-committee is two (2) years or (for members of the Coordination Committee) until the expiry of the term of the member on the Coordination Committee if it comes earlier. The term on the Sub-Committee may be renewed.

All activities of the Sub-Committees and Task Forces are coordinated with the CFP and the Management Sub-committee. The Sub-committees and Task Forces report to the Coordination Committee.

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