OEA - CIDI - Resolución CIDI CPD doc 245

COMMITTEE ON PARTNERSHIP OEA/Ser.W

FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICIES CIDI/CPD/doc.245/26 26 March 2026

Original: Spanish

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR REGULAR AND

SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAL

DEVELOPMENT (CIDI)

(Document derived from Annex I of document CIDI/CPD/doc.244/25)

I. Context Within the framework of the Informal Consultation Mechanism for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI), led by the Permanent Mission of Mexico, an Informal Group was established with the objective of examining possible modifications or updates to the CIDI Statute and the Rules of Procedure for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Meetings of the Council. This Group, open to the participation of all delegations of the Permanent Missions to the OAS, included representatives from Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and

Uruguay. The process was carried out through five virtual meetings held on November 18 and December 16, 2025, as well as January 16, February 16, and February 25, 2026. In the course of these exchanges, delegations agreed to focus the work on the Rules of Procedure for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Meetings of the CIDI, taking into account the available timeframe and the feasibility of a potential reform of the Statute. They also identified provisions that could be subject to adjustment and advanced in the development of concrete proposals for amendment. On the basis of this work, the following proposals to amend the Rules of Procedure for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Meetings of the CIDI are presented, reflecting the understandings reached through the informal discussions among the participating delegations.

II. Amendment Summary Table

Article Subject Discussion Article 9 bis (new) Transition and coordination between chairs Institutionalize informal meetings between the outgoing and incoming Chairs Article 10 Format of meetings Include virtual and hybrid formats as an exceptional option to in-person meetings Article 28 Deadline for distribution of the agenda Extend from 3 to 5 business days for

Transition and coordination between chairs Institutionalize informal meetings between the outgoing and incoming Chairs Article 10 Format of meetings Include virtual and hybrid formats as an exceptional option to in-person meetings Article 28 Deadline for distribution of the agenda Extend from 3 to 5 business days for regular meetings; consider 7 days for concept notes2Article 30 Deadlines for submitting proposals Increase deadlines for the distribution of proposals Article 60-61 Election and replacement of chairs and vice chairs of permanent committees Allow the election of more than one vice chair in permanent committees; adjust the replacement procedure

III. Details of Proposed Amendments Article 9 bis. (new) Transition and coordination between chairs Proposed text : Transition and coordination between chairs Article 9 bis. In order to ensure institutional continuity and an efficient transition in the conduct of the work of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development, the outgoing and incoming Chairs may hold informal coordination meetings prior to the beginning of the term established in Article 3.

At these meetings, the chairs will be able to exchange information and views on: a. The implementation status of current mandates. b. The continuity of the work of committees and working groups. c. Pending matters and the scheduling of regular meetings for the following term. d. Any other subject or matter deemed necessary for the transfer of functions.

Discussion:  This matter is not governed by the current Rules of Procedure.  Location: It would fall under "III: CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR," after “Functions and Authority” of the Chair.  It is proposed to institutionalize this measure, which would in any case be optional for both chairs, through a flexible formulation (“they may hold informal meetings”).  It establishes a series of aspects or matters that could be addressed in these transition meetings;

the list is not exhaustive, and leaves open the possibility of including “any other subject or matter.” → Consensus was reached on the proposed article. A concern was raised regarding the possibility of coordination of topics between the chairs of the Permanent Council and CIDI. This matter falls beyond the strictly regulatory aspects of CIDI’s operation; it was therefore suggested that it be raised for discussion in other forums. Article 10. Site of Regular and Special Meetings Current text: Article 10. Regular and special meetings of CIDI shall be held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, except when CIDI decides otherwise.

Discussion:  The current wording does not expressly contemplate the possibility of holding meetings in hybrid or virtual formats, even if this may be inferred from exception allowed in the provision (“except when ...”).- 3 -  It was agreed to expressly include both options, while maintaining the general rule of in-person attendance. → Consensus was reached. It was emphasized that the general rule is in-person meetings and that, exceptionally, hybrid or virtual meetings may be held.

5. Article 28 – Deadline for distribution of the agenda Current text: Article 28. The following procedures shall apply to the order of business:

a. The CIDI Chair shall prepare the draft order of business for each session, and the Secretariat shall distribute it to delegations and representatives at least three working days in advance in the case of regular monthly meetings, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 25 in the case of special meetings. Any representative or subsidiary body of CIDI, as well as the Secretary General or the Executive Secretary for Integral Development, may request the inclusion of topics on the draft order of business; b. When the Chair convenes a special meeting, the Secretariat shall distribute the draft order of business to the member states at least 48 hours before the meeting, indicating the time and place at which it is to

be held; c.Meetings shall begin with consideration and adoption of the order of business. If a new item is proposed for the order of business, the meeting may agree to include and discuss it, but any decision on that item shall be postponed to another session if any representative so requests.

Proposed amendment: Extend the distribution deadline from three to five business days for regular meetings. In addition, Mexico proposes that concept notes be distributed at least seven working days in advance.

Discussion:  It is proposed to extend the deadline for communicating the agenda of each meeting from three to five working days for regular CIDI meetings (paragraph a).  The deadline of 48 hours is kept for special meetings, given their exceptional and urgent nature

(paragraph b). → Consensus was reached. Article 30 – Deadlines submitting proposals Current text: Article 30. Proposals that are submitted to the meeting for consideration shall be presented in writing to the Secretariat, which will deliver copies to the representatives at least 24 hours before the meeting at which the matter will be discussed. Nevertheless, a two-thirds vote of the member states shall be required for the meeting to authorize discussion of an urgent proposal for which it has not been possible to follow the above procedure.  There was discussion about extending the deadline for the distribution of proposals submitted for CIDI’s consideration. There was a consensus to increase the deadline from 24 to 48 hours.  It was then deemed advisable to specify that this is an attribution of the member states, which will in turn have up to 72 hours prior to the meeting to submit documents.  In this way, member states would have more time for possible consultations with their respective capitals, and SEDI would have 24 hours after receiving proposals to distribute them to the member states. → Consensus was reached.- 4Articles 60 and 61 – Election and replacement of officers of permanent committees Current text : Article 60. The presentation of candidates and the election shall take place in the following manner: a. Candidates to chair each of the permanent committees shall be nominated orally at the first regular meeting following the OAS General Assembly regular session and the election shall take place at the next regular meeting of CIDI;

Current text : Article 60. The presentation of candidates and the election shall take place in the

following manner: a. Candidates to chair each of the permanent committees shall be nominated orally at the first regular meeting following the OAS General Assembly regular session and the election shall take place at the next regular meeting of CIDI; b. The election shall be by secret ballot unless it is decided to elect them by acclamation; c. The candidate who receives a majority of the votes of CIDI members shall be considered elected to the chair; and d. Each permanent committee shall elect its vice chair. Candidates for vice chair shall be nominated orally at the first meeting held by the committee concerned after the election of its chair by CIDI, and the election shall take place at the next meeting of the respective committee. Replacement of the Chair Article 61. Replacement of the Chair shall proceed as follows: a. In the event of temporary absence of the Chair, he or she shall be replaced by the Vice Chair. In the case of the absence of both, the meeting of the respective permanent committee shall be chaired by a representative following the order of precedence established in Article 2 of these Rules of Procedure. b. In the permanent absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall replace him or her until a Regular Meeting of CIDI elects a new Chair who shall hold office until the election of his or her successor in accordance with Article 7 of these Rules of Procedure. c. Chairs and vice chairs of permanent committees may not be re-elected to the same office in the following term unless they have held that office for less than six months.

Discussion:  Analyze the possibility of having two or more vice chairs in the standing committees.  The Rules of Procedure of the PC were reviewed, but they do not expressly contemplate the possibility of two or more vice chairs. → Consensus was reached on expressly establishing that each permanent committee may elect one or more vice chairs.- 5ANEXO PROPUESTA DE MODIFICACIONES / ANNEX PROPOSED AMENDMENTS REGLAMENTO PARA LAS REUNIONES ORDINARIAS Y EXTRAORDINARIAS DEL CONSEJO INTERAMERICANO

or more vice chairs.- 5ANEXO PROPUESTA DE MODIFICACIONES / ANNEX PROPOSED AMENDMENTS REGLAMENTO PARA LAS REUNIONES ORDINARIAS Y EXTRAORDINARIAS DEL CONSEJO INTERAMERICANO PARA EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL / RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE INTERAMERICAN COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT6Artículo Vigente Current Article Propuesta de Artículo (ESP) Article Proposal (ENG) 1. (Artículo nuevo) Transición y Coordinación de Presidencias Artículo 9 bis. Con el propósito de asegurar la continuidad institucional y una transición eficiente en la conducción de las labores del Consejo Interamericano para el Desarrollo Integral, la Presidencia saliente y la Presidencia entrante podrán llevar a cabo reuniones informales de coordinación con anterioridad al inicio del periodo establecido en el artículo 3. En dichas reuniones, las presidencias podrán intercambiar información y criterios sobre: a) El estado de implementación de los mandatos vigentes; b) La continuidad de las labores de las comisiones y grupos de trabajo; c) Los asuntos pendientes y la programación de las reuniones ordinarias para el periodo subsiguiente; d) Cualquier otro asunto o materia que se estime necesaria para el traspaso de funciones. (New Article) Transition and Coordination of the Chairs Article 9 bis. For the purpose of ensuring institutional continuity and an efficient transition in the conduct of the work of the Inter-American Council

for Integral Development, the outgoing Chair and the incoming Chair may hold informal coordination meetings prior to the start of the term established in Article 3. In such meetings, the Chairs may exchange information and views on: a) The status of implementation of the mandates in force; b) The continuity of the work of the commissions and working groups; c) Pending matters and the scheduling of ordinary meetings for the subsequent term; d) Any other issue or matter deemed necessary for the transfer of functions.

2. Artículo 10. Las reuniones ordinarias y extraordinarias del CIDI se llevarán a cabo en la sede de la Secretaría General, salvo en los casos que el CIDI resuelva lo contrario.

Article 10. Regular and special meetings of CIDI shall be held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, except when CIDI decides otherwise.

Artículo 10. Las reuniones ordinarias y extraordinarias del CIDI se llevarán a cabo en la sede de la Secretaría General, salvo en los casos que el CIDI resuelva lo contrario, pudiendo en tales Article 10. Regular and special meetings of CIDI shall be held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, except when CIDI decides otherwise, being able in such7circunstancias y de manera excepcional, celebrarse bajo la modalidad híbrida o telemática. circumstances, and on an exceptional basis, to be held in a hybrid or virtual format.

3. Artículo 28. Los siguientes procedimientos regirán el orden del día: a) El Presidente del CIDI preparará el proyecto de orden del día de cada sesión y la Secretaría lo comunicará a las delegaciones y

representaciones por lo menos con tres días hábiles de anticipación cuando se trate de reuniones ordinarias y de conformidad con el artículo 25 en el caso de las reuniones extraordinarias. Cualquier representante, órgano subsidiario del CIDI, así como el Secretario General o el Secretario Ejecutivo para el Desarrollo Integral podrán solicitar la inclusión de asuntos en el referido proyecto de orden del día. b) Cuando el Presidente convoque una reunión extraordinaria, la Secretaría deberá distribuir el proyecto de orden del día a los Estados Miembros con por lo menos 48 horas de anticipación, indicando la fecha y el lugar en que se llevará a cabo. c) La sesión comenzará con la consideración y aprobación del orden del día. Si se propusiera un tema nuevo en el proyecto de orden del día, la reunión podrá autorizar su inclusión y discusión, pero la decisión sobre dicho tema deberá posponerse para otra sesión si así fuere solicitado por un representante. Article 28. The following procedures shall apply to the order of business: a) The CIDI Chair shall prepare the draft order of business for each session, and the Secretariat shall distribute it to delegations and representatives at least three working days in advance in the case of regular monthly meetings, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 25 in the case of special meetings. Any representative or subsidiary body of CIDI, as well as the Secretary General or the Executive Secretary for Integral Development, may request the inclusion of topics on the draft order of business; b) When the Chair convenes a special meeting, the Secretariat shall distribute the draft order of business to the member

states at least 48 hours before the meeting, indicating the time and place at which it is to be held; c) Meetings shall begin with consideration and adoption of the order of business. If a new item is proposed for the order of business, the meeting may agree to include and discuss it, but any decision on that item shall be postponed to another session if any representative so requests. (…) a) El Presidente del CIDI preparará el proyecto de orden del día de cada sesión y la Secretaría lo comunicará a las delegaciones y representaciones por lo menos con cinco días hábiles de anticipación cuando se trate de reuniones ordinarias y de conformidad con el artículo 25 en el caso de las reuniones extraordinarias. (…) a) The CIDI Chair shall prepare the draft order of business for each session, and the Secretariat shall distribute it to delegations and representatives at least five working days in advance in the case of regular monthly meetings, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 25 in the case of special meetings.- 84. Artículo 30. Las propuestas que se sometan a la consideración del CIDI deben ser presentadas por escrito a la Secretaría. Esta entregará a los representantes copias de esas propuestas por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación a la celebración de la sesión en la que se discutirán. Sin embargo, la reunión, con el voto de dos tercios de los Estados Miembros, podrá autorizar la discusión de una propuesta cuya urgencia no haya permitido cumplir con el procedimiento anterior. Article 30. Proposals that are submitted to the meeting for consideration

shall be presented in writing to the Secretariat, which will deliver copies to the representatives at least 24 hours before the meeting at which the matter will be discussed. Nevertheless, a two-thirds vote of the member states shall be required for the meeting to authorize discussion of an urgent proposal for which it has not been possible to follow the above procedure. Artículo 30. Las propuestas que se sometan a la consideración del CIDI deben ser presentadas por los Estados Miembros por escrito a la Secretaría por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la sesión que se prevea su consideración. Esta entregará a los representantes copias de esas propuestas por lo menos con 48 horas de anticipación a la celebración de la sesión en la que se discutirán. Sin embargo, la reunión, con el voto de dos tercios de los Estados Miembros, podrá autorizar la discusión de una propuesta cuya urgencia no haya permitido cumplir con el procedimiento anterior.

Article 30. Proposals that are submitted to the meeting for consideration shall be presented by the member states in writing to the Secretariat at least 72 hours before the meeting at which their consideration is anticipated. The Secretariat will deliver copies to the representatives at least 48 hours before the meeting at which the matter will be discussed. Nevertheless, a two-thirds vote of the member states shall be required for the meeting to authorize discussion of an urgent proposal for which it has not been possible to follow the above procedure.

5. Artículo 60. La presentación y elección de los candidatos a Presidente se ceñirá a las

siguientes disposiciones: a) La presentación de candidatos a Presidente de cada comisión permanente se hará en forma verbal durante la primera reunión ordinaria mensual que se celebre inmediatamente después del período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea General y la elección se llevará a cabo en la siguiente reunión ordinaria del CIDI. b) La elección se realizará por votación secreta, salvo cuando se decidiera hacerlo por aclamación. Article 60. The presentation of candidates and the election shall take place in the following manner: a) Candidates to chair each of the permanent committees shall be nominated orally at the first regular meeting following the OAS General Assembly regular session and the election shall take place at the next regular meeting of CIDI; b) The election shall be by secret ballot unless it is decided to elect them by acclamation; Artículo 60. (…) Article 60. (…)- 9c) Se declarará elegido Presidente aquel candidato que obtenga la mayoría de votos de los miembros del CIDI. d) Cada comisión permanente elegirá su Vicepresidente. La presentación de candidatos para la Vicepresidencia se hará en forma verbal durante la primera reunión que celebre la comisión permanente después de que su Presidente sea elegido por el CIDI, y la elección se llevará a cabo en la siguiente reunión de la correspondiente comisión permanente. Suplencia del Presidente Artículo 61. La suplencia del Presidente se deberá realizar de la siguiente manera: a) En caso de ausencia temporal del Presidente, lo reemplazará el Vicepresidente. En caso de ausencia de ambos, la reunión de la respectiva comisión permanente será presidida por un representante, siguiendo el orden de precedencia establecido en el artículo 2 de este Reglamento. b) Si la ausencia del Presidente fuese de

En caso de ausencia de ambos, la reunión de la respectiva comisión permanente será presidida por un representante, siguiendo el orden de precedencia establecido en el artículo 2 de este Reglamento. b) Si la ausencia del Presidente fuese de carácter definitivo lo sustituirá el Vicepresidente hasta que el CIDI elija un nuevo Presidente, el cual ejercerá ese cargo hasta la elección de su sucesor de acuerdo con el artículo 7 de este Reglamento. c) The candidate who receives a majority of the votes of CIDI members shall be considered elected to the chair; and d) Each permanent committee shall elect its vice chair. Candidates for vice chair shall be nominated orally at the first meeting held by the committee concerned after the election of its chair by CIDI, and the election shall take place at the next meeting of the respective committee.

Provisional Replacement of the Chair Article 61. Replacement of the Chair shall proceed as follows: a) In the event of temporary absence of the Chair, he or she shall be replaced by the Vice Chair. In the case of the absence of both, the meeting of the respective permanent committee shall be chaired by a representative following the order of precedence established in Article 2 of these Rules of Procedure. b) In the permanent absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall replace him or her until a Regular Meeting of CIDI elects a new Chair who shall hold office until the election of his or her successor in accordance with Article 7 of these Rules of Procedure. d) Cada comisión permanente elegirá uno o más vicepresidentes, según lo determine la propia comisión, procurando una representación geográfica equilibrada cuando sea posible. La presentación de candidatos para las Vicepresidencias se hará en forma verbal durante la primera reunión que celebre la comisión permanente después de que su Presidente sea elegido por el CIDI, y

geográfica equilibrada cuando sea posible. La presentación de candidatos para las Vicepresidencias se hará en forma verbal durante la primera reunión que celebre la comisión permanente después de que su Presidente sea elegido por el CIDI, y la elección se llevará a cabo en la siguiente reunión de la correspondiente comisión permanente. (…) Artículo 61. (…) a) En caso de ausencia temporal del Presidente, lo reemplazará uno de los Vicepresidentes, conforme al orden de precedencia que determine la Comisión. En caso de ausencia de las Vicepresidencias, la reunión de la respectiva comisión permanente será presidida por un representante, siguiendo el orden de precedencia establecido en el artículo 2 de este Reglamento. d) Each permanent committee shall elect one or more vice chairs, as determined by the committee itself, seeking balanced geographical representation where possible. Candidates for vice chair positions shall be nominated orally at the first meeting held by the committee concerned after the election of its chair by CIDI, and the election shall take place at the next meeting of the respective committee. (…) Article 61. (…) a) In the event of temporary absence of the Chair, he or she shall be replaced by one of the Vice Chairs, in accordance with the order of precedence determined by the Committee. In the case of absence of all Vice Chairs, the meeting of the respective permanent committee shall be chaired by a representative following the order of precedence established in Article 2 of these Rules

of Procedure.- 10c) Los Presidentes y Vicepresidentes de las comisiones permanentes no podrán ser reelegidos para el mismo cargo en el período siguiente, salvo que hubiesen ejercido el cargo por un período menor de seis meses. c) Chairs and vice chairs of permanent committees may not be re-elected to the same office in the following term unless they have held that office for less than six months.