Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Interamerican Ethanol Commission and shall be comprised of an array of public and private sector officials and NGOs from each of the member countries of the Commission.

There are 2 levels of Trustee Membership and 1 level of Associative Membership, each of which requires a minimum annual financial contribution: 

Commissioner Trustees

The IEC’s most prestigious level of membership is designed for organizations who wish to have the highest level of access to business and government decision-makers and the greatest degree of input and influence on the Board of Trustees. Commissioners provide input to the IEC on public policies and positions. This level offers ultimate networking opportunities. All companies who contribute at this level will have the right to appoint 2 members from their organization to the Board of Trustees with the right to 2 votes.

Executive Trustees

The IEC’s intermediate level of membership is designed for organizations who wish to have a high level of access to business and government decision-makers and the opportunity for representation on the Board of Trustees. Trustees provide input to the IEC on public policies and positions. All organizations who contribute at this level will have the right to appoint 1 member from their organization to the Board of Trustees with the right to 1 vote.

Associate Members

These members are the backbone of the IEC. Associate Members are afforded strong exposure throughout IEC activities and will also have significant access to other corporate decision-makers. All organizations who contribute at this level will have the right to appoint 1 member from their organization to participate in IEC activities and attend Board of Trustees meetings.

Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees Include:

• Establishing goals, and strategic plans
• Determining and monitoring the Commission's objectives and activities
• Setting policies and other guidelines for operation
• Ensuring effective organizational planning
• Ensuring and protecting the Commission’s financial stability and solvency
• Approving the organization’s annual budget
• Designating, supporting, and assessing the performance of the Executive Director
• Enhancing the commission's public image
• Assessing its own performance