The Executive Oversight Committee (EOC) is a representative body of the Steering Committee leadership consisting of the Steering Committee Chairperson and the Vice-Chair, the two standing Sub-Committee Chairpersons and the CEO. The EOC meets regularly, between Steering Committee meetings, to address urgent issues and take timely action when necessary. The EOC has delegated decision-making authority to act on behalf of the Steering Committee to address urgent issues and support the Secretariat in taking timely actions.
Sub-Committees direct the bulk of SWA activities. There are two standing Sub-Committees: one on Governance and Finance, and a second on Strategy and Programme. The Sub-Committees are accountable to the Steering Committee.
The Sub-Committees organize their scope of activities through Working Groups, which have a long-term horizon for their activities. The Working Groups are accountable to their respective Sub-Committee.
Executive Oversight Committee and Sub-Committees
The Governance and Finance Sub-Committee
The Governance and Finance Sub-Committee (GFSC) will advise the SWA Steering Committee on the governance of SWA, focusing on SWA’s effectiveness, integrity, and performance. Its responsibilities include advising on SWA policies, practices, rules, procedures, and other actions to ensure that the partnership is functioning effectively and ethically. It will also provide advice on finance issues, reviewing and providing feedback on annual work plans and budgets before they are presented to the Steering Committee for approval, and reviewing financial reports. The Governance and Finance Sub-Committee shall also review and suggest updates to the Governance Document.
Programme and Strategy Sub-Committee
The Programme and Strategy Sub-Committee (PSSC) will advise the SWA Steering Committee on the effectiveness of SWA policies, strategies, and programmes. The PSSC addresses fundamental questions about whether SWA is staying relevant and forward-thinking in achieving its Objectives to meet the water, sanitation, and hygiene-related targets of SDGs. It provides a bridge between governance and policy and SWA activities in countries, ensuring that SWA policies respond to barriers and opportunities to progress.