The Executive Committee consists of a President, elected by
the Congress in the year following a FIFA World Cup™, eight
vice-presidents and 15 members, appointed by the confederations and
associations. It meets at least twice a year, with the mandate for
each member lasting four years, and its role includes determining
the dates, locations and format of tournaments, appointing FIFA
delegates to the IFAB and electing and dismissing the General
Secretary on the proposal of the FIFA President. (Art. 30 and 31 of
the Statutes).