The General Assembly consists of the effective or voting members of VLIZ. They have control over the institution's policies through this supreme authority. The General Assembly is convened at least once a year and chaired by the chairman of the Board.
Composition of the General Assembly
President
- Mr Carl Decaluwé, governor of West Flanders
Ten voting members mandated by the Flemish government
- Mr Willy Baeyens
- Mr Jean Berlamont
- Ms Ilse Hoet
- Mr Patric Jacobs
- Mr Ernest Schockaert
- Mr Jan Strubbe
- Ms Magda Vincx
- Mr Philip Van Avermaet
- Mr René Van Grieken
- Ms Ulrike Vanhessche
Five voting members mandated by the province West Flanders
- Ms Hilde Decleer
- Mr Patrick De Klerck
- Mr Regis Debrulle
- Mr Jan Denys
- Mr Anthony Dumarey
One voting member mandated by Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
- Mr Hans Willems
Members of the VLIZ Board may attend the General Assembly in an advisory capacity.