HREYN is supervised by the board composed of at least of a chairperson a vice-chairperson and a general secretary who perform duties without payment or other benefit.

​The Board is elected by the General Assembly in extraordinary session for a period of 2 years. The members of the Board can be re-elected for the next period of 2 years under condition that they can carry their function only in 2 consecutive periods. When electing the board the General Assembly ensures that gender and geographical balance are encouraged and respected and members of the board are elected without any discrimination on any ground.

The following are the functions of the Board:

• Reporting to the general assembly;

• Monitoring the implementation of the strategic directions and action plan, activities of the executive organ;

• Resolving the conflicts and disputes;

• Electing the board chair;

• Appointing the executive organ officer, vice-officer and the department heads if needed;

• Dismissing the executive organ officer and the department heads;

• Approving the budget and changes in budget.