HIGHLIGHTS | ORGANISATION Global Bersih 2015 Executive Committee The Steering Committee 2017 members were, of the elected Executive: President Bala Chelliah, Secretary Nirmala Devi Windgätter and Treasurer Linda Yeoh; and the ordinary members, consisting of Yolanda Augustine, Ivy Josiah, Colin Selvarajah, Charis Quay, Daphne d’Herve, Kean Wong, Lydia Chai, Dennis Chandran, Greg Lopez and Kevin Bathman. Patron Former Malaysian Bar Council President, Ambiga Sreenevasan continues to support our organisation as our patron. Meetings The Global Bersih Steering Committee holds regular meetings to collectively direct the priorities and focus of the activities to empower Malaysians by lobbying for change through research, advocacy and dialogue with stakeholders, i.e. international organisations and engagement with political parties. During these meetings, the Committee assesses progress and plans relevant activities. The committees prepares an agenda with input from the Steering Committee, and decisions are made by the Steering Committee by way of a simple majority. The Bersih Connection Global Bersih started out as individual movements of solidarity with Bersih 2.0 in countries across the globe. Most of our work is based on our mission to bring about positive transformation in Malaysia, with emphasis on clean, ethical and transparent electoral policies and processes, broader institutional reform and respect for basic human civil rights. Swiss Civil Code In accordance with its obligation as an association established in Switzerland, Global Bersih ensures relevant records which are available for inspection and the publication of an annual report highlighting the work we do.
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