The Charter also establishes the Executive Committee composed of representatives of each East African member country, sponsoring development partners and donors, and a Regional Network Coordinator who also serves as the Secretary to the Committee. Among a series of roles, the Executive Committee serves as the governing body of the Network and provides overall guidance to help realize the network’s mission and objectives. The committee sets the goals, policies, activities, annual work programs and financial plans of the Network; reviews and approves work products; and fosters cooperation and institutional strengthening on compliance and enforcement.