Organizational Structure
EFEIA operates through a decentralized model built on representation and participation. Decision-making authority flows through elected and appointed delegates, guided by scientific expertise and executed by a dedicated internal team.
EFEIA's organizational structure operates across four levels: the EFEIA Internal Team forms the operational base; the Delegates Council holds primary decision-making authority; the Scientific Advisory Committee guides research and standards; and Volunteers extend the network through community participation and advocacy. Each level has a defined role and clear accountability.
EFEIA Internal Team
The core operational team responsible for executing EFEIA's day-to-day programs. Spanning research coordination, licensing and accreditation, scientific communication, audiovisual documentation, and international delegation, the Internal Team is the foundation all other levels of the organization depend on.
Meet the teamDelegates Council
The Delegates Council is composed of delegates representing EFEIA's constituencies: members, donors, partners, and regional communities. Delegates are elected or appointed by their respective groups and serve as advocates for those interests. The Council also assumes the roles of the Executive Committee, overseeing day-to-day operations and implementing EFEIA's strategic plan.
National Primary Delegates
Represent EFEIA at a national level. Responsible for coordinating the activities of regional delegates within their country and ensuring national interests are reflected in Council decisions.
Regional Primary Delegates
Represent EFEIA in a specific region or area of the world. They oversee the activities of local delegates in their region and serve as the link between local communities and national representation.
Local Delegates
Represent EFEIA in a specific community or area within a region. Local delegates are the closest point of contact between EFEIA and the communities it serves.
Executive Delegates
Assume the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee. They oversee day-to-day operations and implement EFEIA's strategic plan. Elected by the Delegates Council, they serve for a specified term.
Honorary Delegates
Permanent members of the Delegates Council who are also the founders of EFEIA. They serve as honorary members and provide guidance and institutional knowledge to the Council.
Scientific Advisory Committee
A body of scientific experts who provide guidance and advice to the Delegates Council and Executive Delegates on research and development activities related to electropollution-free environments. The SAC ensures that EFEIA's standards, assessments, and policy positions remain grounded in current, peer-reviewed evidence.
Research guidance: Reviews scientific literature and advises on emerging evidence relevant to electromagnetic hygiene standards.
Standards input: Provides expert input on BEMCP evaluation criteria, the LEDNA Principle, and EHC certification thresholds.
Policy advisory: Advises the Council on public health implications and policy positions related to artificial EMF and electropollution.
Volunteers
Volunteers extend EFEIA's reach through community engagement, local chapter support, and advocacy. They contribute to outreach, census participation, and on-the-ground representation in regions where EFEIA operates, connecting the organization to the communities it serves.
Join EFEIA's global network
EFEIA's structure is built on participation. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or community representative, there is a defined role for you.