Internal Rules and Regulations

 

Governance Structure

Rules of Procedure

Financial Regulations

Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions

Code of Conduct

 

Governance Structure

Document C(2015)100 brings together in two parts the governance rules of the OECD. These are: A/ Resolution C(2006)78/REV1/FINAL, which describes the role and future direction of the OECD, defines the responsibilities of the Secretary-General and the Council, the Organisation's governing body, and describes the relationship between the Council, the standing committees and the substantive committees; and, B/ Resolution C(2014)120/REV2, which sets outs decision-Making by the Council and its standing committees. 

Rules of Procedure

The Rules of Procedure relate to the operational aspects of the substantive work of the OECD. They cover the role of the Council, Committees and all subsidiary bodies. They concern the organisation of meetings, including the participation of non-member economies and the adoption and implementation of the Acts (legal instruments) of the Organisation.  

Financial Regulations

The Financial Regulations govern the budget and financial management of the OECD and shall, unless otherwise specified, apply to all resources, funds and programmes administered by the Organisation. It is the Secretary-General's responsibility to put in place appropriate controls, systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Organisation in accordance with these Regulations.    

Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions

The Staff Regulations set out the fundamental conditions of service, namely the duties and obligations, as well as the basic rights of the staff of the Organisation, as approved by the Council. The Regulations are implemented by Rules and Instructions of the Secretary-General, duly approved by Council where specified in the Regulations. 

Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct (2017) spells out in simple and concrete terms the standards of professional ethics applying to OECD staff members, as provided for in the Staff Regulations and Rules. These standards are to be regarded as the professional values and culture the Organisation wants to promote and uphold. 

 

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