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.

This is ASTA's policy document regarding roles and responsibilities. ASTA shall have defined roles and responsibilities for all elected leaders, committees, and the chief staff officer to set performance expectations and clearly define the roles and responsibilities of elected and volunteer members and the paid staff to ensure maximum efficiency in achieving ASTA’s goals.