The powers and duties of the Donor Council shall include:

1. Providing general guidance to Conservation International (CI) on the operations of the Fund;

2. Reviewing and approving each Annual Spending Plan of the Fund;

3. Reviewing and approving a priority list of Ecosystem Profiles to be prepared;

4. Reviewing and approving each Ecosystem Profile;

5. Reviewing and approving amendments to the Operational Manual;

6. Reviewing and approving the procedures for procurement of goods and services, above the threshold amount set forth in the Operational Manual;

7. Reviewing and approving the conditions under which new donors may be invited to take part in the Fund and approving additional members of the Donor Council;

8. Reviewing and approving the fund-raising strategy for the Fund;

9. Electing the chairperson of the Donor Council.