Also, promising proposals from qualified research organizations were brought to the attention of the oil and gas industry. Each member organization designates one representative to serve on the Management Board which determines policy and frames the overall guidelines for the Clearing House. Technical Representatives are appointed from each member company. The task of each Technical Representative is to review proposals and submit proposals developed by their companies to the Clearing House. Technical Advisory Committees may be appointed on an ad-hoc basis for developing specific projects.
Membership is open to oil and gas companies, service companies, and other interested organizations.
An annual membership fee provides for administrative and management costs.