Al-Haq's Decision-Making Procedures

Decision-making within the organisation is made by the General Director in consultation with the Administrative Director, Finance Director, Program Director and the heads of the departments within Al-Haq. This is done through regular biweekly meetings of the Executive and Programme Committees, which discuss and decide on administrative and programmatic issues. The Executive Committee is constituted by the abovementioned senior management, including the heads of departments (Monitoring and Documentation, Legal Research and Advocacy, and Head of the Al-Haq Centre for Applied International Law). Staff members may bring issues and proposals to the relevant committee for discussion during the regular meetings.

Al-Haq also formulates ad-hoc committees within the organisation for the decision-making and the implementation of specific programmes or activities within the organisation. Committees encourage teamwork and maintain clear lines of responsibility and accountability. Al-Haq has developed systems and structures within the organisation that allow for the professional and efficient implementation of tasks, and Al-Haq has developed internal democratic processes to allow for the contribution and participation of its staff in the different activities of the organisation. Quarterly meetings are held with the entire staff to report on outcomes achieved, difficulties encountered, and future planned activities. Staff also discuss organisational issues of concern to them and put forward their needs and opinions.

The financial procedures are transparent and in line with internationally recognised standards. The Finance Director is in charge of managing transactions and approving expenditures in cooperation with heads of departments, the General Director, and the Administrative Director. Additionally, the General Director signs all agreements with donors and partners and is given the responsibility by the Board of Directors to revise contracts and grant letters, undertake necessary amendments, and sign on behalf of Al-Haq.