On the basis of an initial selection of projects made by each of the two competent Commissions, the Foundation Board issues the final list of projects/individuals supported during each session, with the final support amounts. Thus, neither the members of the Commissions nor those of the Council can decide alone to support a project. In addition to this double selection process, the votes of the members of the Council are made by majority, and the vote of the president counts double in the event of a tie.

The Foundation also follows three principles in terms of managing potential conflicts of interest within its bodies:

Principle of transparency

All members of its bodies communicate their various commitments and any developments in their personal, professional situation and/or commitments likely to influence their independence in matters handled by the Foundation. Thus, it intends to eliminate or reduce potential conflicts of interest.

Principle of challenge

In the event of a proven conflict of interest, the member concerned must recuse themselves doubly: both from deliberations within the body, then from votes on the subject concerned.

Principle of equal treatment

In the event that the Foundation supports a project or entrusts a mandate involving one of the members of its bodies, the decision-making process is carried out with the same rigor and level of transparency as for any other request for support or mandate.