Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee

Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC) in relation with International Trade

In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC): A policy-level committee that forms part of the private sector advisory system established by the United States Congress to ensure that US trade policy and negotiating objectives reflect US commercial and economic interests. The IGPAC consists of 35 representatives from state and local government bodies with an interest in or responsibility for trade; 15 of its members are state governors. Members are appointed by the USTR.