The governance, authority, responsibilities, and operating procedures for all CTCA committees, industry councils, and working groups — leveraging member expertise to advance the Association's mission.
Section 3 · Types of Groups
Permanent bodies established by the Board to oversee ongoing governance and operational responsibilities.
Examples
Bring together professionals from specific sectors of the hobby to provide expertise and recommendations.
Examples
Temporary, project-based teams created to address a specific issue or initiative. Dissolved upon completion unless extended by the Board.
Examples
Policy Provisions
Sections 1–2 and 4–15 of the Committee Charter and Working Group Policy.
The Certified Trading Card Association ("CTCA") utilizes committees and working groups to leverage the expertise of its members, develop industry-leading initiatives, and advance the Association's mission of building a trading card industry that is Safer. Smarter. Stronger.
This Charter establishes the governance, authority, responsibilities, and operating procedures for all CTCA committees and working groups.
Section 16 · Commitment to Collaboration
The CTCA believes that meaningful progress is achieved through collaboration among collectors, businesses, manufacturers, grading companies, retailers, breakers, distributors, technology providers, auction houses, and other stakeholders.
Committees and working groups are intended to foster open dialogue, encourage diverse perspectives, and develop thoughtful recommendations that strengthen the trading card industry while serving the best interests of the hobby as a whole.
By working together under a transparent and professionally governed framework, the CTCA advances its mission to build a trading card community that is Safer. Smarter. Stronger.