1. General Assembly
- • Composition: Founding members, honorary advisors, and institutional partners
- • Functions:
- • Approves constitutional amendments and major policies
- • Elects the Executive Board every 4 years
- • Ratifies annual budgets and strategic plans
2. Executive Board
(12 members maximum, with regional representation)
- • Chairperson: Oversees all operations and represents the Association
- • Vice-Chairpersons (2): Regional coordinators (Global North/South)
- • Secretary-General: Manages daily operations and inter-department coordination
- • Treasurer: Financial supervision and fund allocation
- • Special Advisors (7): Experts in art history, cultural policy, and SDGs
3. Standing Committees
(A) Selection Committee
- • International Jury Panel (rotating 9 members/year)
- • Subcommittees for:
- • Traditional Arts | Contemporary Arts | Digital/New Media
(B) Ethics & Compliance Committee
- • Ensures transparency in selection processes
- • Handles conflict resolution and code-of-conduct violations
(C) Partnerships & Development Committee
- • Cultivates institutional sponsors (UN agencies, museums, galleries)
- • Manages the "Art for SDGs" global grant program
4. Operational Departments
| Department | Key Responsibilities |
| Secretariat | Document archiving, official correspondence, multilingual translation services |
| Award Administration | Nomination processing, laureate logistics, exhibition coordination |
| Public Engagement | Media relations, social media, educational outreach programs |
| Research & Archives | Maintains the "UN Art Gold Award Digital Collection", publishes annual trends report |
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5. Regional Chapters
- • 6 Continental Hubs: Africa (Nairobi) | Americas (NYC) | Asia (Bangkok) | Europe (Geneva) | Oceania (Sydney) | Middle East (Dubai)
- • Functions: Local nominee screening, cultural liaison, traveling exhibitions
Governance Principles
- • Term Limits: All leadership roles capped at 2 consecutive terms (except advisors)
- • Quorum Rules: 2/3 majority required for award-related decisions
- • Transparency: Publicly audited financial reports and meeting minutes (redacted for privacy)
Note: This structure aligns with UNESCO's Operational Guidelines for NGO Partnerships (2023 Revision).