How Does The ECO Works?

International Secretariat of the General Secretariat of ECO includes the Secretary General, three deputy secretaries general, six directors, three assistant directors and other professionals and technical, administrative and support personnel. The total number of staff is over 50.

Recruitment Policy:

Appointment for limited terms to posts at the General Secretariat ECO requires the proposal by the respective governments and a competitive process. The Council Of' Ministers (COM) is the highest policy and decision-making body and is composed of Ministers of Foreign Affairs or such other representatives of the ministerial rank as may be designated by the government. The Council of Ministers meets at least once a year by rotation among the member states.

The Council of Permanent Representatives (CPR) is consisting of the Permanent representatives/ambassadors of the member states accredited to the Islamic Republic of Iran as well as to the ECO and the Director General for ECO Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Regional Planning Council (RPC) is composed of the head of the planning organization of the member states or such other representatives of corresponding authorities. The General Secretariat consists of six Directorates under the supervision of the Secretary-General and his deputies. Two specialized agencies and six regional institutes are acting under the supervision of the General Secretariat.