At its First Session of each year, the Executive Board elects from among the representatives of its members a Bureau, comprising a President, Vice-President and three other members.

In accordance with Rule V of the Rules of Procedure, the primary functions of the Bureau are to facilitate the effective and efficient functioning of the Board, in particular:

· the strategic planning of the work of the Board;
· the preparation and organization of Board meetings;
· the promotion of dialogue.

Each member of the Bureau is chosen from one of the lists of States as defined in Appendix A of the General Regulations of WFP. For more information on the election of the Bureau, see Rule IV of the Rules of Procedure.