The governing body of SWIOFC is the Commission. It is composed of all Members. Meetings of the Commission are held at least once every two years. To date there have been two sessions of the Commission.
Scientific Committee
The Commission has established a Scientific Committee to consider the state of fisheries in the area of competence and to advise on the scientific basis for possible regulatory measures to be considered for adoption by the members of the Commission.
Working Parties
The Commission may establish on an ad hoc basis such other committees or working parties as it may consider necessary on problems of major importance or of a specialised nature. The Commission has established one working party on fisheries data and statistics.
Secretariat
The Secretariat is provided by FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS). It is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. SWIOFC is a member of the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats Network that meets biennially.
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