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Annexes
FAI Structure
To fulfil its objectives andmeet the evolving needs of each
air sport andarea of activity, theFAI has constantly adjusted
its organisational structure. Today, the FAI comprises the
following elements:
GENERAL CONFERENCE
The supreme policy-making body defines the aims of
FAI, determines its Statutes and By-Laws and elects the
President and theExecutiveBoard. TheGeneral Conference
convenes once a year. It consists of Delegates appointed by
Active andAssociateMembers ingood standing, designated
representatives of International AffiliateMembers in good
standing, FAI elected Officers, Presidents of Honour,
Honorary Patrons of FAI, Companions of Honour, and
Commission Presidents.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The FAI Executive Board is the principal executive body of
FAI, responsible for implementing the policies anddecisions
made by the General Conference and exercising those
powers of the General Conference that are delegated to
it by that body. The Executive Board, chaired by the FAI
President, is jointly responsible to the General Conference
for all decisionsmade and actions taken between General
Conferences.
Executive Board until the 108th FAI General Conference:
President
Dr. John Grubbström
Executive Directors
Mr. Alvaro de Orleans Borbón (Deputy to President)
Mr. Robert Clipsham (Finance Director)
Mr. Frederik (Frits) Brink
Mr. Robert Henderson
Mr. Otto Lagarhus
Mr. Beat Neuenschwander
Secretary General
Mrs. Susanne Schödel (non voting member)
Executive Board after the 108th FAI General Conference:
President
Dr. John Grubbström
Executive Directors
Mr. Alvaro de Orleans Borbón (Deputy to President)
Mr. Frederik (Frits) Brink (Finance Director)
Mr. Agust Gudmundsson
Mr. Robert Henderson
Mr. Niels-Christian Levin Hansen
Mrs. Gillian Rayner
Secretary General
Mrs. Susanne Schödel (non voting member)