Governance and Authority

1. Institutional Role

The AI Accountability Standards Council (AASC) operates as an independent technical standards body. It defines, publishes, and maintains the Foundational Control Standards for AI Operators. The Council serves as a neutral custodian of the methodologies required for responsible organization using AI operations.

2. Governance Structure

The Council is governed by a Steering Committee comprised of industry practitioners and subject matter experts. This committee oversees the standards development lifecycle, ensuring technical relevance and operational feasibility.

Administrative functions are executed by the Secretariat, which manages publication, registry maintenance, and public communication.

3. Scope of Authority

The authority of the AASC is limited to the definition of voluntary technical standards. The Council holds authority over:

• The text and requirements of the AASC Standards Framework.
• The semantic versioning and evolution of these standards.
• The definitions of status within the AASC Public Registry.

4. Limitations of Authority

The AASC is not a government regulator or enforcement agency. The Council does not possess subpoena power, nor can it impose civil or criminal penalties.

Adherence to AASC standards does not constitute compliance with local, state, or federal laws. Operators remain solely responsible for their legal obligations.