This is ASTA's policy document regarding ASTA's Arbitration Program. Consistent with Article X of the By-Laws, ASTA shall maintain an appropriate arbitration program to facilitate the resolution of business matters arising under transactions involving an ASTA contract to assist members in the resolution of disputes (defaults or quality claims) related to goods traded on ASTA contracts.

This is ASTA's policy document regarding the Composition of the Board of Directors. Consistent with Article IV of the By-Laws, it is the goal of ASTA to have a Board of Directors that represents the diversity of ASTA’s members and that has among its members the appropriate expertise (such as financial, technical, regulatory/legal, and trade) to successfully govern the association to assure that ASTA has a Board of Directors representative of its membership to further the successful governance of the association, and a procedure for electing Directors that encourages continuity and stability.