Decision-making within FSC takes place by members around the world. Members are divided into chambers, each with equal voting power. The purpose of the chamber structure is to maintain the balance of voting power between different interests.
FSC Members are divided into three chambers (Economic, Environmental, Social), with each chamber having an equal voice and vote in all decision-making. In Canada there is a fourth Chamber for Aboriginal Peoples. This structure ensures that decision making within FSC is a balance of economic, environmental, and social interests. FSC members elect the FSC Board of Directors and participate in decision making related to the development of FSC's standards and policies, organizational structure, governance, and other aspects of FSC's operations.
The FSC Board of Directors is elected by members of FSC and is organized into chambers, with each chamber having an equal vote in all decision making.
Valerie Courtois, co-chair Orrin Quinn, treasurer
This chamber is unique to Canada and includes Aboriginal organizations and individuals. This chamber is internationally recognized under the Social Chamber.
Organizations and individuals with an interest in commercial forest products entities.
Non-profit, non-governmental organizations.
Intended for social movements that have an active interest in environmentally viable forest stewardship.
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