Minutes of Meeting: Governing Board, 23 July 2020

Abstract

Minutes of the 68th IFLA Governing Board meeting held on 23 July 2020 via teleconference. The meeting focused on reviewing the results of the Governance Review survey, which received 764 responses and showed strong overall support for the proposed direction. Key areas of discussion included the composition of the Governing Board, regional representation, and committee participation. The Board resolved to move forward with a smaller 11-member board without co-opted members, and to maintain the two-council model (Professional and Regional). It also agreed to further explore regional engagement and committee term limits through upcoming roundtables. The Board approved the next phase of consultation planning and encouraged member participation in upcoming workshops.