OEA - CIDI - Resolución CIDI CPD doc 247

COMMITTEE ON PARTNERSHIP OEA/Ser.W

FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICIES CIDI/CPD/doc.247/26 14 April 2026

Original: Spanish

DRAFT RESOLUTION

AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL

MEETINGS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE

INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT

(Draft resolution submitted by the Chair) (The text of the proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure includes the results of the discussions during the meeting of April 7, 2026, and alternative proposals resulting from informal consultations held within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026) THE INTER-AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT (CIDI), CONSIDERING the importance of strengthening institutional continuity in the work of CIDI and its permanent committees, in order to ensure operational efficiency and due predictability of procedures; Noting that, as a result of the work carried out within the framework of the Informal Consultation Mechanism on Strengthening CIDI, the member states have identified the need to update the Rules of Procedure in accordance with the mandates set forth in resolutions AG/RES. 3038 (LVO/25), “Advancing Hemispheric Initiatives on Integral Development,” and AG/RES. 3015 (LIV-O/24), ʺContinuing to Drive the Strengthening of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development,ʺ adopted by the OAS General Assembly on June 26, 2025, and June 27, 2024, respectively; and BEARING IN MIND that, in accordance with Article 30 of the CIDI Statutes and Article 75 of the Rules of Procedure for Regular and Special Meetings of CIDI (hereinafter "Rules of Procedure”), it is incumbent upon this Inter-American Council to adopt and amend its Rules of Procedure;- 2RESOLVES:

1. To incorporate a new Article 9 bis into the Rules of Procedure, as follows: 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

RESOLVES:

1. To incorporate a new Article 9 bis into the Rules of Procedure, as follows: 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. (Text agreed upon in full on April 7, 2026)

2. To amend Article 10 of the Rules of Procedure as follows: Article 10. Regular and special meetings of CIDI shall be held in person at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, except when CIDI decides otherwise. By exception, it may meet in a virtual or hybrid format. The notice of convocation shall indicate the format. (Text agreed upon on April 7, 2026)

3. To amend Article 28(a) of the Rules of Procedure as follows: 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 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. (Text agreed upon on April 7, 2026)

4. To amend Article 30 of the Rules of Procedure as follows:

Chapter V . Quorum and Debates Proposals

Article 30. Proposals that are submitted to the meeting for consideration shall be presented in writing to the Secretariat, which shall distribute them at least five working days prior to the meeting at which they are to be considered. 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. (Alternate proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.)- 35. Amend articles 59, 60 (a, b, d, incorporating a new paragraph e) and 61 (a, incorporating b and c, and change the position of the original paragraph c) of the Rules of Procedure as follows: Election of officers Article 59. Chairs of permanent committees shall be elected each year at the first regular meeting of CIDI following the OAS General Assembly regular session. They shall remain in office for one year or until their successors are elected. (Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13,

2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) Article 60. The nomination and election of candidates for chair and vice chair shall take place in the following manner, with the principles of rotation and equitable geographical representation observed to the extent possible: (Alternate proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13,

2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) a) Candidates to chair each of the permanent committees may be nominated in writing in advance of the first regular meeting of CIDI following the OAS General Assembly regular session or orally [or in writing – in consultation with the SLA ] during that meeting.

(Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism

on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) b) The election of the Chair of each permanent committee shall be by secret ballot unless it is decided to elect them by acclamation (Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) d) Each permanent committee shall elect one or more vice chairs , as the Committee considers appropriate. Candidates for vice chair positions shall be nominated in writing in advance of the first meeting held by the committee concerned after the election of its chair by CIDI, or orally [or in writing – in consultation with the SLA ] during said meeting. (Alternate proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) e) The election of the vice chair or vice chairs shall take place, if possible, at that first meeting of the permanent committee. (Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.)- 4Article 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 the absence of the 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. (Text agreed upon on April 7, 2026) The following text was proposed by the delegation of Colombia, during the informal consultation meeting of the mechanism on April 13, 2026, at which the delegation of Argentina

was present: b) In the permanent absence of the chair of one of the permanent committees within the first six months of their term of office, CIDI shall elect a new chair. (Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) c) In the permanent absence of the chair of one of the permanent committees after six months following the date of their election, the vice chair shall become chair in accordance with the order of precedence determined by the committee and shall immediately convene the committee to elect a vice chair. (Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) d) 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. (Proposal resulting from informal consultations within the framework of the mechanism on strengthening CIDI on April 13, 2026. PENDING approval by the Committee on Partnership for Development Policies.) [Original text of the Rules of Procedure; the only change is in its position – from paragraph c to d].

6. To instruct the Executive Secretariat for Integral Development to incorporate these amendments into the consolidated text of the Rules of Procedure of CIDI.

7. This resolution shall enter into force upon its adoption.