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Vitoria-Gasteiz. It is a well-known fact, above all after the recent celebration of the World Congress of Basque Collectivities that the Basque Government includes a body called the Advisory Board on Relations with Basque Communities Abroad where Basque clubs around the world are represented by three individuals elected by the Basque club's representatives at the World Congress.  The Official Bulletin of the Basque Country just published the updated current composition of this council presided by the Lehendakari.

For those interested in the current composition of the Advisory Council on Relations with Basque Communities Abroad:

-Mr. Iñigo Urkullu Renteria, Lehendakari of the Basque Government (president)
-Ms. Maria Angeles Elorza Zubiria, Secretary General of Foreign Action Exterior (vice-president)
-Mr. Gorka Alvarez Aramburu, Director of the Basque Community Abraod (secretary)

Directors:

Ms Maria Ainhoa Ondarzabal Izaguirre, representing the area of Industry from the Department of Economic and Infrastructure Development.
Ms Yurdana Burgoa Valtierra, representing the area of taxation from the Department of Taxation and Economics.
Mr. Jose Ignacio Bañuelos Ibáñez, representing the area of Education from the Department of Education.
Mr. Pedro Jauregui Fernández, representing the area pf Housing from the department of Environment, Provincial Planning and Housing. Alternate  Mr. Pablo García Astrain.
Ms. Isabel Muela López, representing the area of Business from the Department of Tourism, Commerce, and Consumption.
Mr. Gregorio José Zurro Tobajas, representing the area of Tourism from the Department of Tourism, Commerce, and Consumption.
Ms. Irene Larraza Aizpurua, representing the area of culture from the Department of Culture and Linguistic Policy.
Mr. Mikel Unzalu Hermosa, representing the area of Labor and Social Security, from the department of Labor and Social Security. Alternate Mr. Joaquín Díaz Arsuaga.
Ms. Nerea Melgosa Vega, representing the Provincial Government of Araba.
Mr. Koldo Atxutegi Ajuria, representing the Provincial Government of Bizkaia. Alternate:Mr. Asier Alea Castaño.
Mr. Sebastián Zurutuza Mujika, representing the Provincial Government of Gipuzkoa.
Ms. Angela Eguía Liñero, representing Basque City Councils
Ms. Jone Berriozabal Bóveda, representing the Basque Parliament.
Ms. Jasone Aguirre Garaitaonandia, representing the Basque Parliament.
Mr.  Jon Zárate Sesma, representing the University of the Basque Country/ Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea.
Ms. Sagrario Alemán Astitz, respresenting Euskaltzaindia.

And

Mr. Unai Lauzirika (Germany), representing European Basque Clubs. Alternate: Mr. Aingeru Merlo (Mallorca).
Mr. Jean Flesher (USA) representing North American Basque Club. Alternate: Mr. Julen Ruiz de Azua (Mexico).
Ms. Aranzazu Anitua (Argentina), representing South American Basque Club. Alternate: Mr. Juan Pedro Arín (Uruguay).

Here is the Decree confirming the appointments in pdf