Term of office relates to the standard three-year periods for which Member States are elected by ECOSOC (□) or FAO Council (●) respectively. Member States may stand down for one or two years within this period, offering their seat to another Member State.
Brazil is occupying the rotating seat. The rotating seat is to be occupied by a country of: List A - Fist Term - 2000/2001/2002, List B - Second Term - 2003/2004/2005, List A - Third Term - 2006/2007/2008, and List C - Fourth Term - 2009/2010/2011.
Switzerland was elected for the term 2010/2011/2012. However following an agreement, Luxembourg resigned in favor of Spain effective 1 January 2011. Spain will occupy the seat for the remainder of the term.
Luxembourg was elected for the term 2010/2011/2012. However following an agreement, Luxembourg resigned in favor of Spain effective 1 January 2011. Spain will occupy the seat for the remainder of the term.