Organization and Management

GDCO had revised its organizational structure a number of times since its inception to solve problems; the major ones being in 1999 and 2005. The much anticipated meeting of GDCO's 3rd Congress (General Meeting) was held in Silver Spring, Maryland, on January 8, 2005. Among other things, it endorsed a well-thought and updated version of the bylaws of GDCO. Chapter 5 article 4 of the bylaws articulated in clear terms the main functional bodies of the organization.

General Assembly (GA)

The supreme authority of the organization is made up of two duly elected representatives from each member organization of GDCO. The authority's main duties and responsibilities include laying down general policy and directives, and electing the board of directors and members of the Audit Committee. Current member organizations of GDCO are located in Washington DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Columbus, Dallas, San Jose, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas, and Toronto. New members are welcome to join if they qualify and abide by the Organization's bylaws.

	Management Board (Board of Directors) There are two types of membership to the board. Fifty per cent will be representatives from each member organization, and the other fifty percent will be nominated by the GA on the basis of their professional merit and their commitment to the fulfillment of GDCO's objectives. The Board oversees the performance of the Executive Committee, strengthens the membership of GDCO, and lobbies governmental and non-governmental institutions both in Ethiopia and else where for support and resources. Current Board of Directors Dr. Mulatu Wubneh Chairman N. Carolina Mr. Wondayehu Kassa Executive Director Washington, DC Mr. Yohannes Mersha Deputy Executive Director Los Angeles, CA Mr. Eyasu Damtew Secretary Washington, DC Treasurer Washington, DC Mr. Aderajew Hailu Accountant Washington, DC Mr. Solomon Getaneh Member Columbus, OH Mr. Awoke Tegegne Member San Jose, CA Dr. Ambachew Woreta Member Baltimore, MD Prof. Leul Belay Member Terry, MS Dr. Fisseha Abebe Member Atlanta, GA Dr. Aklog Birara Member Ashton, MD Prof. Alemante G/ Selassie Member Williamsburg, VA Mr. Tilahun Gelaw Member Philadelphia, PA Mr. Teferi Andualem Member Denver, CO Mr. Mulat Melesse Member Las Vegas, NV Mr. Wassie Kebede Member Seattle, WA Mr. Mesganaw Abebe Member Atlanta, GA Mr. Abebaw Nega Member Dallas, TX   Lisane Gondar Editorial Committee Dr. Mulatu Wubneh Editor-in-Chief N. Carolina Dr. Alemante G/Selassie Editor Virginia Dr. Adugnaw Worku Editor California   Education (Scholarship) Committee Dr. Genet Desta Chairperson Virginia Prof. Leul Belay Member Mississippi   Audit Committee Mr. Mehari Belay Chief Auditor Maryland      Executive Committee (EC) The Executive Committee forms the Secretariat of the Organization (GDCO). Its duties and responsibilities include handling day-to-day activities of the GDCO, applying important policies and directives issued by the GA and the Board, and generating policy ideas and preparing projects and programs aimed at the fulfillment of GDCO's vision admission statements. The current members of the Executive Committee are: Mr. Wondayehu Kassa Executive Director Mr. Yohannes Mersha Deputy Executive Director Mr. Eyasu Damtew Secretary Treasurer Mr. Aderajew Hailu Accountant