ICM Board June 2007.

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Board members attended a full three days of meetings over 23-25 June, with a packed business agenda, but also a number of opportunities to see more of the Netherlands and to meet some of the people who are influential in the ICM's host country. The evening of Friday 22 June saw a reception held at the new ICM offices, where Board members and staff had the chance to talk with guests who came from the Dutch parliament and government departments.

Organisational consultant Thomas Lewinsky attended a number of the Board sessions to help guide discussion around governance and constitutional issues, as well as potential amendment of the vision and mission. New proposed...