The supreme authority of the International Civil Defence Organization
The General Assembly brings together all Member States and constitutes the central body through which the Organization defines its strategic direction and adopts its most important institutional decisions
It is within this framework that Member States collectively determine the policies, governance and priorities of the ICDO in support of its international mandate in civil protection and humanitarian response
The supreme authority of the Organization and the principal forum through which Member States adopt major institutional decisions
Determines the general policies and strategic direction of the ICDO
Appoints the Secretary-General and shapes the institutional governance of the Organization
Reviews activities and reports, supervises financial policies, and approves the budget
Delegates representing all Member States
Each Member State is represented by one delegate
Held at intervals not exceeding two years
Convened whenever required in accordance with the Constitution
The General Assembly meets in ordinary sessions at intervals not exceeding two years and in special sessions as required
At each ordinary session, it elects its President and officers and determines the venue of its subsequent meetings
The Assembly may establish commissions, adopt internal regulations and instruct the Executive Council in order to ensure the effective functioning of the Organization