The General Assembly is responsible for final decisions of validation for the work of the OIV.
The actions of the General Assembly include:
- Votes by consensus for the adoption of resolutions
- Approval of budgets and strategic plans
- Election of the President and Director General of the OIV
- Election of the Presidents of Commissions and Sub-Commissions
Who
The General Assembly is comprised of delegates as chosen per member state plus representatives of observers.
When
The General Assembly is normally convened once a year.
Executive Committee
What
The Executive Committee is generally responsible for providing guidance to the General Assembly as well as being the oversight body of the scientific structures of the OIV.
The actions of the Executive Committee include:
- Providing recommendations in regards to budgetary considerations
- Appointing scientific secretaries for each Commission and Sub-Commission
- Granting observer status
The Executive Committee is comprised, in addition to the President, First and Second Vice-Presidents and Director General, of one delegate, or substitute delegate, per member state.
Who
The Executive Committee is comprised, in addition to the President, First and Second Vice-Presidents and Director General, of one delegate, or substitute delegate, per member state.
When
The Executive Committee, in principle, meets twice per year.
Steering Commitee
The OIV Steering Committee provides an efficient link between the Executive Committee and the Director General.
On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Steering Committee ensures that management decisions comply with the guidelines set by the General Assembly, in light of the duties of the OIV and the Strategic Plan which it has approved.
Elected Director General of the OIV for a five-year term from 2024 to 2028, John Barker is a legal expert with more than 25 years of experience in the vine and wine sector, specialising in wine regulation and international trade.
He has a long-standing relationship with the OIV, where he served as a New Zealand expert from 2005. He was President of the OIV Law and Economy Commission from 2009 to 2012 and Vice-President from 2012 to 2014.
From 2004 to 2014, Barker was General Manager Advocacy and General Counsel of New Zealand Winegrowers, following his role as Wine Programme Manager for the New Zealand Government.
