If necessary, the Board may convene an extraordinary General Assembly. All members must be convened at least one month in advance of a General Assembly by written notice that includes the agenda for the Assembly. Decisions shall be taken by a majority of the voting members, except for decisions concerning amendment of the Statutes or dissolution of the Association, which shall require a majority of two thirds of the voting members. Elections shall be held by secret ballot if one fifth of voting members so request. The Board shall be composed of a minimum of 11 members of several nationalities.
Members serve in their personal capacity.
The Board members shall undertake to play an active part in the work of the Board. Decisions shall require a simple majority of present members of the Board. It shall be competent to debate and decide upon any matter which does not fall within the competence of another APT organ. The Bureau confirms, in agreement with the Secretary General, the hiring of Programme Officers. The Council may appoint an Advisory board composed of personalities who support the work of the APT by their advice as specialists.