The Governing Body elects its Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons, in conformity with its Rules of Procedure. They are collectively referred to as "the Bureau".

These are the members of the Bureau of the Tenth Governing Body session:

• Africa: Ms Yasmina EL BAHLOUL (Morocco), Chairperson 

• Asia: Ms Sabnam SHIVAKOTI (Nepal)
• Europe: Ms Kim VAN SEETERS (the Netherlands)
• GRULAC: Mr Joaquin SALZBERG (Argentina)
• Near East: Mr Ali CHÉHADÉ (Lebanon)
• North America: Ms Christine DAWSON (United States of America) 
• South West Pacific: Ms Alison CURRAN (Australia)