World Leaders Steering Committee


The World Leaders Steering Committee consists of 9 WBAF Senators or High Commissioners. The Committee evaluates nominations and applications from individuals for the position of High Commissioner, Senator or International Partner. It then makes recommendations to the WBAF Board about those applications, and proposes relevant committee assignments. The Steering Committee also responds to requests from the Board for assessment of the performance of World Leaders who have been recognised as High Commissioner, Senator, or International Partner. Membership in the World Leaders Steering Committee is only by invitation of the WBAF Board. Geographical and cultural diversity in the Committee is taken into account.

 The procedure

  1. The nomination or application is submitted to the Steering  Committee.

  2. The Steering Committee evaluates the candidate.

  3. Successful candidates are referred to the Board, with recommendations for which position the candidate is best suited(High Commissioner, Senator or International Partner.)  Suggestions are also made with respect to the committee/s where the candidate could be most effective.

  4. The WBAF Secretariat communicates the result to the candidate.

  5. A formal agreement is signed, which finalizes the appointment.

  6. A press release is issued to announce the appointment of High Commissioners and Senators.

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