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Anita is drafting a briefing on the ILO's permanent secretariat. Which statement about the International Labour Office is correct?
The International Labour Office is the ILO's permanent secretariat in Geneva, headed by a Director-General elected by the Governing Body. It carries out operations and prepares documents, while Conventions are adopted by the International Labour Conference and executive direction rests with the Governing Body.
- AIt is the permanent secretariat headed by the Director-General, who is elected by the Governing BodyCorrect
- BIt is the executive council that elects the Director-General
- CIt is the annual assembly of member states that adopts Conventions
- DIt is an advisory committee of employer representatives only
Explanation
The International Labour Office, based in Geneva, is the permanent secretariat and operational arm of the ILO, headed by the Director-General elected by the Governing Body. Adopting Conventions is the function of the International Labour Conference, and the executive council role belongs to the Governing Body.
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