Chaired by NAL-President Mohamed Tamaldou, the Executive Board of the Network met for its first ordinary meeting in Tunis on October 17, 2008. During their one-day reunion, the NAL-leaders dealt with a long list of organizational and political issues – among them the consolidation of the group, internal and external communications, the division of responsibilities and tasks among the board members, finances, membership and upcoming activities. Special attention was given to the procedures to invite and accept new members: According to NAL-program officer, Mrs. Cynthia Farahat, membership applications from liberal parties in Sudan and Iraq have reached the secretariat in Cairo.

Regarding planned activities, Mr. Tamaldou informed the Board about the upcoming conference titled Towards Establishing a Liberal Maghreb Vision to be held in Marrakech in late November 2008. This is envisioned to be the first meeting of liberal party leaders of the Arab Maghreb including Mauretania. The Executive Board also discussed plans to hold a workshop dealing with economic policies and liberal developmental strategies in Amman, Jordan in early 2009.