The authorities of the Partners

1. Decisions regarding amendment of the Articles of Association
2. General policies of the Partnership based on the Articles of Association
3. Decisions regarding the merger or the liquidation of the Partnership
4. Election and dismissal of the Chairperson of the Partnership and determining their terms of office
5. Appointment and dismissal of the members of the Executive Board and determination of their terms of office
6. Appointment and dismissal of the Chairperson of the Executive Board, upon recommendation of the Executive Board
7. Ratification of the annual work program and planned annual budget of the Partnership, upon the recommendation of the Executive Board
8. Prior approval of actions of the Executive Board
9. Approval of the annual report
10. Appointment and dismissal of the auditors of the Partnership, upon the recommendation of the Executive Board
11. Selection of new Partners and dismissal of Partners
12. Approval of extensions to the term of office of the Executive Director upon the request of the Executive Board.