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The President and the Board are elected by the General Assembly attended by representatives of the members. The General Assembly has budgetary powers and is the only institution that can approve any statutory changes. The Board meets officially at least twice a year to overview the strategy and management of the organisation. The President works closely with the Secretary-General who is based in Brussels and deals with strategic lobbying and projects.
President
Mr. Helmut Schulz
Mr Schulz has 50 years experience with painting trade organisations, holding several positions from Secretary to President in the Austrian Painting Association. He has gained extensive political experience through a number of institutions, including the Local Council and Associations.
Mr Schulz was elected as President of UNIEP at the General Assembly in Munich, Germany, in March 2016.
Secretary General
Under update