The role of the Chairperson is to preside at all meetings of the 41-member Executive Council, which is the main governing body of the OPCW between the Conferences of the State Parties.

The Czech Republic will become a member of the Executive Council as of the same date for a period of two years. The Council is the executive organ of the Organization and consists of 41 members that are elected by the Conference to serve two-year terms.

The OPCW ensures the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction.