ORGANISATION

The decision-making body of the AIB is the General Meeting, which meets quarterly at varying locations in Europe. Meetings tend to be over a two day period, to enable decision-making at working and executive level. Normally, there is a social event associated with meetings, usually a dinner. This gives members the opportunity for informal discussions.

The Management Board is responsible for day-to-day management of the Association, and meets monthly, alternating physical meetings with teleconferences. The general cycle of meetings is organised so that budgetary plans are approved at the March General Meeting.

Workgroups meet as necessary, sometimes monthly but more usually bi-monthly. These address ongoing issues, such as:

• Internal regulation of the Association;
• Administration and development of the EECS standard;
• Interfaces between computer systems.

Task Forces are formed to address individual, time-bounded issues. In the past, these have examined such matters as fee structures; the development of the international residual mix; and the EECS business process.

The General Meeting, Board and working groups are supported by the Secretariat.

Although the AIB as an association liaises with market organisations such as EFET, RECS International and Eurelectric, the formal relationship with market participants is the responsibility of the members of AIB.