Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) provides advice and counsel to the Board of Governors, Board of Directors, and Management.

OSEC’s other responsibilities include

• formal channel of communication between ADB and its members
• administers applications for membership in ADB
• organizes and oversees the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors
• manages the calendar of meetings of the Board of Directors and organizes the meetings
• supports the Committees of the Board of Directors, namely:
  • Audit Committee
  • Budget Review Committee
  • Development Effectiveness Committee
  • Inspection Committee
• edits, classifies and circulates Board documents
• maintains the official depository for agreements entered into by ADB
• administers the terms and conditions of engagement of Management and the Board
• administers the inspection function
• provides protocol support and services.