Decision-making level

The Steering Committee

EMWIS is directed by a restricted Steering Committee of 13 countries (with rotating rules). It formulates the main strategic lines and validates yearly budgets and progress reports.

Currently under French Presidency and Lebanese and Moroccan Vice-Presidency, it is made up of the Technical Unit's sponsor countries (Spain, France and Italy), plus Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority.

The Coordination Committee

Comprising representatives from the Technical Unit and all the National Focal Points, the coordination committee’s tasks include drawing up the annual activity programmes and proposing the annual budget.

Currently under Algerian Presidency and Cypriot Vice-Presidency.

Secretary General

The post of EMWIS Secretary General was created at the Rome Water Directors Conference, in November 2005 and is held by Mr Walter MAZZITTI, Honorary President of EMWIS. The Secretary General is in charge of permanent relations with the European Commission and the Partnership Countries.