(e) Elect the members of the International Senior Advisory Board and the International Academic Advisory Board, taking due account of their professional qualifications and experience, the principle of equitable geographical distribution as well as gender equality;

(f) Submit the work programme and budget of the Academy to the Assembly for adoption;

(g) Appoint the independent external auditor;

(h) Approve the annual audited statement of the Academy’s accounts;

(i) Report to the Assembly on the progress of the activities of the Academy;

(j) Consider the recommendations of the Assembly relating to the Academy's policies and management;

(k) Adopt strategies and guidelines for ensuring the financial resources of the Academy and assist the Dean’s efforts to that effect;

(l) Determine the conditions of admission of participants in the Academy’s academic activities;

(m) Approve the establishment of cooperative relationships in accordance with Article XIII;

(n) Submit international agreements to the Assembly for approval;

(o) Evaluate the activities of the Academy on the basis of reports by the Dean and make recommendations concerning these activities.