The Executive Committee maintains the integrity of the IAQG and recommends overall direction on operational matters. Comprised of three Sector leaders and one President, the EC is responsible for

• Ensuring the IAQG objectives are adequately addressed and priority activities are given appropriate attention.
• Providing support to Initiative teams.
• Setting the priorities and overseeing the activities and funding of the Operating Management System and Communications Groups.
• Ensuring the financial integrity and viability of the IAQG.
• Supporting the President in providing a focal point to the outside world for IAQG matters.
• Proposing Council and General Assembly meeting dates and locations to the Council.
• Approving Council and General Assembly meeting agendas (as recommended by the facilitators) in particular ensuring all appropriate activities are addressed.