Rules of Procedure

The Rules of Procedure outlines AECO’s incident management processes, and is intended to provide transparency and clarity regarding how cases of non-compliance and disputes are handled within the AECO framework.

The summary is developed by the Compliance and Dispute Resolution Committee (CDRC) and draws from AECO’s Bylaws, Terms of Reference, and input from the 2022 Annual General Meeting. It is intended as a reference for all members, as well as for the CDRC and the AECO Secretariat.

Background

Established in 2019, the CDRC plays a key role in upholding the integrity of AECO and its members. It provides a structured, transparent, and fair system for managing reported cases of non-compliance or disputes between members.

The procedure includes the following components to support understanding of the process:

• Definition of Incidents
• How to Report
• CDRC, EC and Secretariat Assessments
• Courses of Action
• Desicion-Making and Voting Protocols