Enterprise Operators
Organizations deploying certified agents in production. Full voting rights. Maximum 3 seats to prevent operator capture of the standard.
What the Working Group does
The ACF Technical Working Group (TWG) is the governing body responsible for maintaining ACF v1.0 and developing future versions of the standard. The TWG owns the test methodology, pass/fail criteria, module specifications, and auditor accreditation requirements.
All amendments to the standard require TWG approval via a 2/3 supermajority vote following a mandatory 45-day public comment period. This ensures the standard evolves through legitimate consensus rather than unilateral decisions by any single party — including ACF itself.
The working group charter is the authoritative document governing TWG operations. It defines seat categories, voting rights, amendment procedures, conflict-of-interest rules, and the standards development lifecycle.
Current Status
ACF v1.0In effect as of January 1, 2026
Working group charterPublished
Public comment portalOpen
Next revision cycleQ3 2026
Seat Availability
Enterprise Operators2 open seats
Infrastructure Providers1 open seat
Independent Researchers1 open seat
Civil Society ObserversOpen enrollment
Five Seat Categories
Infrastructure Providers
AI model providers, cloud platforms, and tooling vendors. Advisory voting on technical specifications. Maximum 2 seats.
Independent Researchers
Academic and independent AI safety researchers. Full voting rights. Prohibited from commercial relationships with current operators under review.
Regulatory / Legal Representatives
Regulatory affairs specialists and legal practitioners with AI governance expertise. Advisory role on compliance module alignment.
Civil Society Observers
Non-voting observers from consumer protection, digital rights, and public interest organizations. Comment rights on all proposals.
How the Standard Evolves — 7-Phase Amendment Process
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Phase 1 — Proposal
Member submits a written proposal including the specific change, rationale, affected test IDs or sections, and proposed pass/fail criteria where applicable.
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Phase 2 — Working Group Review
TWG reviews the proposal for scope, clarity, and feasibility. Proposal is accepted for comment period or returned for revision within 14 days.
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Phase 3 — Public Comment (45 days)
Accepted proposals are published for 45-day public comment. Any organization or individual may submit written comments.
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Phase 4 — Revision
TWG revises the proposal based on substantive public comments. All comments receive a written disposition (accepted / rejected / noted).
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Phase 5 — Vote
TWG votes. Adoption requires a 2/3 supermajority of voting members. Emergency amendments (security-critical only) may use a 7-day vote with unanimous consent.
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Phase 6 — Publication
Adopted amendments published with an effective date no less than 90 days from publication.
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Phase 7 — Transition
90-day transition period during which the prior version remains valid for in-flight certifications.
How to Get Involved
Apply for a seat
Submit a brief application describing your organization, relevant expertise, and the seat category you are applying for. The TWG reviews applications quarterly. Contact registry@acfstandards.org with subject line "TWG Application."
Provide input
You do not need to be a working group member to provide input. The public input portal on the standards page is open at all times. All submissions are logged and reviewed by the working group quarterly.
Attend as an observer
Working group meetings are open to registered observers. Meeting schedules and summaries are published after each session. Contact us to register as an observer.