Article VI — Constitutional organs
Six organs, one discipline
IAASO's authority is exercised through six constitutional organs, each with a defined mandate and each bound by the anti-capture safeguards of Article XV. A Secretariat supports them administratively — but administrative convenience never overrides constitutional process (Art. VI, §7).
§ i
Article VI, Section 1
General Assembly
The high-level deliberative body for constitutional questions and broad legitimacy matters.
Mandate, composition & how to join →
§ ii
Article VI, Section 2
Standards Council
Oversees the standards ecosystem as a whole and recommends ratification actions.
Mandate, composition & how to join →
§ iii
Article VI, Section 3
Technical Committees
Develop standards within defined scopes — the working level of IAASO.
Mandate, composition & how to join →
§ iv
Article VI, Section 4
Accreditation and Certification Council
Supervises accreditation frameworks, evaluation integrity, and appeals intake.
Mandate, composition & how to join →
§ v
Article VI, Section 5
Public Trust and Ethics Forum
Reviews public-harm, fairness, and ecosystem-level trust questions.
Mandate, composition & how to join →
§ vi
Article VI, Section 6
Appeals and Review Board
Hears challenges to denials, suspensions, revocations, and procedural complaints.
Mandate, composition & how to join →
Taking a seat
Every organ is staffed from the participation classes of Article VII. The ordinary path: apply for membership, name the committee or organ you want to serve in, and demonstrate relevant competence. Composition rules per organ are publicly documented and remain subordinate to the Charter.