Organization
The Federation has its secretariat in Geneva. It also runs five zone offices and has a number of delegations around the world. The Secretariat is known for frequent staff changes and re-organisation of its structure. There has been two major reorganisations during the last two years. The Secretary General Bekele Geleta enjoys full support from President Konoé and the Governing Board. The secretariat is structured into four divisions. The highest body of the Federation is the General Assembly which convenes every two years with delegates from all National Societies. Among other tasks, the General Assembly elects the President. . Some members of the board including vice president Bengt has come under media scrutiny for various allegation. Many National Societies including the American Red Cross have also come under various allegation in matters such as blood safety and for mis-management of funds. The Governing Board consists of the president and the vice presidents of the Federation, the chairman of the Finance Commission, and twenty representatives from elected National Societies.
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