Governance Structure
The principal organs of the Association include the following:
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The General Conference
The General Conference, comprising representatives of members, associate members and observers is the supreme authority of the Association and is responsible for determining the general policies of the Association. It is held once every four years.
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The Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents (COREVIP)
The Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents (COREVIP) is a permanent organ of the Association responsible for debating and taking concerted action to reinforce inter-university co-operation. It comprises the Executive Heads of member and Associate member institutions. COREVIP is held once every two years.
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The Governing Board
The Governing Board comprises the President of the Association, three Vice-Presidents, 11 other executive heads of member institutions elected at the General Conference to represent the five sub-regions of Africa and the Secretary-General. The Board implements the decisions of the General Conference. The Governance Board meets annually.
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The Secretariat
The Secretariat is the Permanent Executive Organ of the Association and operates under the general supervision of the Governance Board and the direction of the Secretary-General.
Governing Board Members (2017-2021)
President of the AAU Governing Board

Rector, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, MOZAMIQUE
Vice Presidents of the AAU Governing Board

Chancellor, University of BUEA, CAMEROON

President, Dominion University College, Ghana

Vice Chancellor, Sudan International University, SUDAN
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Eastern Africa

Vice-Chancellor – Open University of Tanzania, TANZANIA

Vice Chancellor, Plasma University, Somalia.
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Eastern Africa

Vice Chancellor-Makerere University, UGANDA
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Western Africa

Former AAU President/ Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Vice Chancellor, University of IIorin, Nigeria

Rector-University of Abomeyi-Calavi, Benin
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Western Africa

Vice Chancellor-University of Gambia, Gambia
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Northern Africa


Al-Azhar University President, Egypt
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Northern Africa
VACANT
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Southern Africa

Vice Chancellor-Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

Vice Chancellor-National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Southern Africa

Vice Chancellor-Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Central Africa

Vice-Chancellor of The University of Bamenda, Republic of Cameroon
Vacant (16) Vacant [Alternate Board Member]
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Central Africa
VACANT