Current IAF and ILAC stakeholder members are eligible to join the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated. 

Balanced participation is achieved through the following mechanisms: 

• Their own dedicated forum (Stakeholders’ Committee) within the structure of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated; 
• Defined representation rules in governance bodies to ensure both accreditation bodies and stakeholders are included; 
• Separate membership categories with limited voting rights for Stakeholder members of up to 20% of the total Accreditation Body votes, as defined in the General Rules (GOV-002). Stakeholders are not entitled to vote on MRA issues; 
• Open and inclusive nomination processes for officers and committee positions; and 
• Regional representation through cooperation bodies participating in designated roles. 

These principles are embedded in the Constitution (GOV-001) and detailed in the General Rules (GOV-002), ensuring fair representation across accreditation bodies, stakeholders, and regions. 

Last Update: October 10, 2025.