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UIA, a democratic structure |
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To carry out its missions, the UIA is structured in such a way that it remains in permanent contact with professionals and their representatives, and manages in a democratic and collegial way the relations of the same at the international level.
Four decision-making levels:
The UIA General Assembly
The Union’s supreme legislative body, the UIA General Assembly meets every three years. It is made up of delegations from all the Union’s Member Sections and the UIA Council members.
The UIA Council
It consists of the Bureau members and four representatives from each of the five Regions of the UIA. It meets twice a year.
See the Composition of the UIA Council 2005-2008
The UIA Bureau
It consists of the President, the Immediate Past President, the Secretary General, the Treasurer, and the five Vice-Presidents. Each Vice-President is responsible for the professional activities in his/her Region. It meets twice a year, in between Council meetings.
See the Composition of the UIA Bureau 2005-2008
The UIA Member Sections
The UIA Member Section in a country is the most representative professional organisation of architects in that country. Each Member Section is independent on a national level and is, vis-a-vis the UIA, responsible for its relationship with governments, the other Member Sections, and the Union itself.
Five geographical regions:
The UIA Member Sections are grouped geographically according to five regions:
Region I - Western Europe
Region II - Eastern Europe and the Middle East
Region III - The Americas
Region IV - Asia and Oceania
Region V - Africa
The five Regions with their Member Sections
The UIA Member Sections
