Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0 1.0Heading the administration
The Secretary-General heads the Secretariat, represents the Organization and reports on its activities to the General Assembly. The current office-holder is Dr. Philippe Aubert de Vincelles.
He acts under the authority of the Executive Council and relies on the Secretariat's nine directorates.
The Secretary-General in figures
Source: OIMAP General Secretariat.
A demanding election
The Secretary-General is elected by the General Assembly by a two-thirds majority, on the proposal of the Executive Council. The term lasts four years and may be renewed once.
The process comprises a call for candidates, hearings of the candidates by the Council and a secret ballot.
Powers
The Secretary-General represents the Organization before States, international organizations and institutions. He signs cooperation agreements, appoints the directors after consulting the Council and proposes the budget.
He is responsible for the proper implementation of the decisions of the bodies and for staff compliance with the code of conduct.
The current office-holder
Dr. Philippe Aubert de Vincelles heads the Organization. A lawyer by training and a specialist in heritage law, he led several international missions before his election.
His term follows the guidelines set by the General Assembly and implemented under the supervision of the Executive Council.
Schedule and travel
The Secretary-General divides his time between the Paris headquarters and travel to the regional offices or to partners. He takes part in the General Assembly, Council meetings and major international gatherings.
His public schedule can be consulted on request, and his main trips are mentioned in the Organization's news.
Summary job description
| Area | Responsibility | Counterpart |
|---|---|---|
| Representation | Speaks on behalf of the Organization | States, organizations |
| Management | Heads the Secretariat | Directors |
| Budget | Proposes and implements | Executive Council |
| Report | Presents the activity | General Assembly |
| Ethics | Guarantor of the code of conduct | Ethics Committee |
Milestones
- First office-holder
Establishment of the Secretariat.
- Reform of the administration
Reorganization into directorates (indicative).
- Election of the current office-holder
Dr. Philippe Aubert de Vincelles (indicative).
- 19th Assembly
Activity report in Singapore.
Write to the Secretary-General
Secretary-General or Chair of the Council
Secretary-General
Executive- Heads the administration
- Elected for four years
- Represents the Organization
Management.
Chair of the Council
Policy- Leads the debates
- Rotation
- Security check
Guidance.
Election process
- Call for candidates
Launched by the Council.
- Hearings
Candidates heard.
- Proposal
Shortlist.
- Vote
General Assembly.
- Taking up duties
According to the schedule.
Qualities expected
A delegate of a Member State
« The Secretary-General is our day-to-day contact; his availability makes the work of small delegations easier. »
Vocabulary
- Mandate
- Period for which a person is elected.
- Private office
- Team of close collaborators.
- Accountability
- Duty to report.
- Executive
- Body responsible for implementation.
Accountability
Each year, he presents an activity report and a review of budget execution. His management commitments are checked by the Finance and Audit Committee.
He is required to declare his interests and to comply with the code of conduct, like any staff member of the Organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who elects the Secretary-General?
The General Assembly.
Is the term renewable?
Yes, once.
Can he be removed?
Yes, by the General Assembly, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Statutes.
Where can the directorates be found?
See Directorates.
Useful Documents
Contacts
Related Pages
General SecretariatOIMAP's administration: a Secretary-General, nine directorates and about 410 staff.›
The nine directoratesThe services of the General Secretariat and their areas of competence.›
The Executive CouncilFifteen members elected for three years, who prepare and follow up the decisions of the General Assembly.›
The General AssemblyThe supreme body of OIMAP: composition, powers, voting rules and conduct of a session.›
See the directorates
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- Portrait of a Woman, Gerard ter Borch (c. 1665) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Roman Ruins, Villa Pamfili, Hubert Robert (1774) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts, Giuseppe Castiglione (1736–70s) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (reverse), Pisanello (c. 1438–1439) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of a Woman, Anna Claypoole Peale (1820) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Farnese (recto); Cartouche (verso), Lievin Cruyl (1664) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of a Woman, Agnolo Bronzino (c. 1550) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- The Victory Banquet: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems (c. 1765–74; poem dated 1760) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of a Woman, John I Smart (c. 1772) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Antonio Beato (c. 1860s) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of a Woman, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1762–70) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- View of the Château of Pierrefonds, François-Louis Français (c. 1870) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of Sandford Peacocke, William Wood (1801) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Portrait of a Man, Possibly Sir Soulden Lawrence, John I Smart (1770) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Farnese (recto), Lievin Cruyl (1664) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome, Michiel van Overbeek (c. 1650–80) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0
- Coronation of the Virgin, Christoffel Jegher (1632–36) — Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 1.0