Bylaw & Governance Committee
The Bylaw Review and Governance Committee consists of three (3) Directors appointed by resolution of the Board. The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that the Bylaws are functioning efficiently and in the best interests of the Corporation. Duties of the Bylaw Review and Governance Committee are as follows: (i) consult with the chairperson of each Committee from time to time to determine whether amendments to these Bylaws are necessary or desirable; (ii) consult with other Directors from time to time to determine whether amendments to these Bylaws are necessary or desirable; (iii) coordinate with the Corporation’s legal counsel regarding amendments to the Bylaws or the development of resolutions that are necessary or desirable; (iv) coordinate its efforts and cooperate with other Committees; and (v) and perform any other duty that the Board, by resolution adopted by a majority of Directors in office, may require consistent with the purpose of the Bylaw Review and Governance Committee.
The Bylaw Review and Governance Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Mark Allen - (Chair)
Billy Glover
Greg Mitchell
Algae in the News
Algal Biomass Organization Questions Accuracy of University of Virginia Algae Life Cycle Study
ABO believes that reliance on obsolete data and faulty assumptions undermines all conclusions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 25, 2010) - The Algal Biomass Organization, today challenged the conclusions of a published report in Environmental Science and Technology claiming that “conventional crops have lower environmental impacts than algae in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and water.” The report was based upon obsolete data and grossly outdated business models, and overlooked tremendous improvements in technology and processes across the production cycle. ABO strongly believes that these obsolete data and faulty assumptions seriously undermine the credibility of the study’s conclusions. View Full Story
Reps. Harry Teague (D-N.M.), Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.) and Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) Introduce Bill to Boost Algae Biofuels
Congressional efforts are continuing to ensure that algae-based biofuels qualify for federal tax credits. Several companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., believe algae might one day become a major feedstock for renewable fuels.
Executive Director Mary Rosenthal Testifies Before Congress on Benefits of Algae-Based Fuels
On behalf of its more than 170 members, the ABO's Executive Director Mary Rosenthal testified before Congress today on potential of algae-based fuels to reduce carbon emissions, create jobs and increase U.S. energy independence. She also commented on steps legislators can take to ensure algae-based fuels receive benefits and financial incentives similar to those afforded to other biofuel feedstocks. More
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