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STRUCTURE
 
The internal structure of the Institute comprises the following organs:
 
  1. General Assembly;
  2. Board of Directors;
    1. Standardization Management Council
    2. Metrology Council
    3. Accreditation Council
  3. General Secretariat.
 
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
 
The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making organ of the SMIIC and composed of the Member States.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
The Board of Directors of the SMIIC is the organ entrusted with the supervision of the execution of the programs, plans and activities of the Institute. The Board of Directors comprises of thirteen members, including the host country as the permanent member, elected by the General Assembly, on the basis of an equitable geographic distribution, for a term of three years.
   
The current structure of SMIIC Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term (6th term) are as follows: 
 
1. Republic of CAMEROON
2. Arab Republic of EGYPT
3. Republic of INDONESIA
4. Islamic Republic of IRAN
5. Republic of IRAQ
6. Hashemite Kingdom of JORDAN
7. MALAYSIA
8. Kingdom of MOROCCO
9. State of PALESTINE
10. Kingdom of SAUDI ARABIA
11. Republic of TUNISIA
12. Republic of TÜRKİYE
13. United Arab EMIRATES
 
 
PERMANENT COMMITTEES of BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
Permanent Committees are Strategy Committee, Finance Committee and Committee for Review of Memberships/Nominations.. These Committees are established with the approval of the Terms of Reference (ToR) of SMIIC Board of Directors  at the 18th SMIIC Board of Directors Meeting which was held on 08 April 2019 in İstanbul, Republic of Turkey.
 
STRATEGY COMMITTEE (BOD/SC)

The BOD/SC is composed of 6 (six) or 7 (seven) Member States that shall be designated by the SMIIC Board of Directors on voluntary basis.
 
The structure of Strategy Committee for the 2025-2027 term will be determined at the 29th SMIIC Board of Directors Meeting (April/May 2025). 
  
 
The BOD/SC;
  1. Reports to Board of Directors;
  2. Prepares the draft of SMIIC Strategic Plan and follows its implementation;
  3. Monitors current trends and emerging issues affecting the development and implementation of OIC/SMIIC Standards;
  4. Recommends action to Board of Directors regarding new areas of standardization, metrology and accreditation;
  5. Coordinates the development, maintenance and monitoring of SMIIC's policies.
 
FINANCE COMMITTEE (BOD/FC)

The BOD/FC is composed of 6 (six) or 7 (seven) Member States that shall be designated by the SMIIC Board of Directors on voluntary basis.
 
The structure of Finance Committee for the 2025-2027 term will be determined at the 29th SMIIC Board of Directors Meeting (April/May 2025). 
  
The BOD/FC;
  1. Reports to Board of Directors;
  2. Monitors the financial performance of the Institute;
  3. Reviews the annual financial statements and the SMIIC General Secretariat budget;
  4. Reviews the report of the external financial auditor for each financial year;
  5. Advices on the figures of the mandatory contributions of the Member States as well on the situations of the Member States that have non-paid mandatory contributions to SMIIC budget to Board of Directors;
  6. Advices on the business models to create new financial sources.
 
COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW OF MEMBERSHIPS/NOMINATIONS (BOD/CRM)

BOD/CRM is composed of Chairman, one of Vice-Chairmen of Board of Directors, 2 (two) volunteer Members of the Board of Directors and Secretary General.
 
The structure of Committee for Review of Memberships/Nominations for the 2025-2027 term will be determined at the 29th SMIIC Board of Directors Meeting (April/May 2025). 

The BOD/CRM;
  1. Reports to Board of Directors;
  2. Covers the nominations/memberships process for:
    1. Secretary General
    2. Candidate Member States of Board of Directors (BOD) Memberships
    3. Candidate Member States of Membership of Councils (AC and SMC)
    4. Membership for BOD Permanent Committees (BOD/SC, BOD/FC)
    5. Nomination/membership for ad hoc committees, etc.
    6. Members of Standing Advisory Committee 
 
COMMITTEE FOR GOVERNANCE (BOD/GOV)

BOD/GOV is composed of a Chair, a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) Members of the Board of Directors (BOD), designated by the BOD on voluntary basis. In case of more than 6 Members will be candidates, members of the BOD/GOV shall be elected by the SMIIC Board of Directors in accordance with the voting provisions set out in the SMIIC Statute. Chairman of Board of Directors and Secretary General can also attend the meetings given their opinion to advance the work of the BOD/GOV if necessary
 
The structure of Committee for Governance for the 2025-2027 term are will be determined at the 29th SMIIC Board of Directors Meeting (April/May 2025). 
  
 
STANDARDIZATION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
 
Standardization Management Council is the organ assigned the task of development of OIC/SMIIC standards in cooperation with Member States. Standardization Management Council shall coordinate and oversee the performance of the Technical Committees.
 
METROLOGY COUNCIL
 
Metrology Council (MC) shall have an inventory of existing calibration standards and establish a chain of traceability to reference standards for each basic unit. MC shall act as intermediary, for any unit, for meeting calibration requirements which may arise at any link of the chain to be established. It shall, through its staff of experts, certify the extent of accuracy and precision with which any calibration laboratory offers services.
 
ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
 
Accreditation Council (AC) is the organ carrying out activities aimed at the establishment of an accreditation scheme in the OIC Member States. AC is responsible for supporting actions for establishing a sound accreditation system OIC-wide and raise awareness of accreditation concept within the Member States. AC shall be responsible for implementing OIC/SMIIC accreditation standards and performing peer assessment.
  
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
 
The General Secretariat of SMIIC is the central organ responsible for implementing the Institute’s programs, plans, and decisions under the guidance of the Board of Directors. Led by the Secretary General, who is elected by the General Assembly, and supported by specialized units, the General Secretariat oversees technical, administrative, and financial functions. These include coordinating technical services, standards development and policies, organizing training programs, managing personnel and finances, maintaining documentation, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Institute. The Secretariat also reports on progress to the Board and General Assembly, ensuring alignment with SMIIC's Strategic Plan and goals.
 
Address: İstanbul Dünya Ticaret Merkezi A1 Blok No: 436 - 437 - 438 K:14 Yeşilköy, Bakırköy - İstanbul / TÜRKİYE, 34149
Telephone: +90 212 465 65 07 or +90 212 465 65 08
Fax: +90 212 465 65 09
Web: www.smiic.org
 
SECRETARY GENERAL
 
Mr. İhsan ÖVÜT was elected as the Secretary General at the 7th General Assembly Meeting held in İstanbul, Republic of Türkiye on 20 November 2014. Mr. ÖVÜT was re-elected as the Secretary General for the 2025-2027 term at the 18th SMIIC General Assembly Meeting which was held on 13 November 2024 in İstanbul, Republic of Türkiye. He is in his active service.
 
 
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