Artikel V

1. The Governing Council shall be composed of one representative of each Participating State and the Director-General of the World Health Organization, who may be accompanied by alternates or advisers.
2. Each member of the Governing Council shall have one vote.
3. The Governing Council shall:
(a) adopt the budget;
(b) adopt financial regulations;
(c) control expenditure;
(d) decide on the size of the Secretariat;
(e) elect its officers;
(f) adopt its own rules of procedure.
4. The Governing Council after considering the recommendations of the Scientific Council, shall:
(a) adopt the programme of permanent activities;
(b) approve any special project;
(c) decide upon any supplementary programme.
5. Decisions of the Governing Council under sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph 3 of this Article shall be made by a two-thirds majority of its members which are Participating States.
6. Decisions of the Governing Council shall be taken by a simple majority of members present and voting, except as otherwise provided in this Statute. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum.
7. The Governing Council shall meet in ordinary session at least once in each year. It may also meet in extraordinary session at the request of one-third of its members.
8. The Governing Council may appoint sub-committees and working groups.