Governance | The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar

Code of Business Conduct

AMCHAM Myanmar is a non-partisan, non-profit business organization. We advocate the principles of free trade, open markets, private enterprise, the unrestricted flow of information, and ethical business practices.

It is fundamental to our philosophy that good ethics and good business are synonymous. We believe that American business plays an important role as a catalyst for positive social change by promoting human welfare and the principles of free enterprise. AMCHAM recognizes that American companies already set the highest standards for ethical business practices.

We encourage members to communicate information about their existing programs and practices relative to good corporate citizenship in the markets in which they operate.

Board of Governor Meetings and the Annual General Meeting

In 2024, the Board of Governors met eight (8) times, including the Seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on May 31, 2024. The board is required to meet once per quarter according to the bylaws of the organization. There is no limit to the maximum number of board meetings in one year.

On May 31, 2024, the Seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held. The Chargé d'Affaires from the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, provided the opening remarks. The Executive Director presented the updates and achievements that AMCHAM Myanmar has accomplished in 2023. The Committee Officer presented the various committees’ activity report. The Treasurer also presented the financial review, followed by Q&A session led by the Yangon Professional Ltd., (YP), AMCHAM Myanmar’s previous auditor. Towards the end of the AGM, Team 34 Services Ltd., was elected and approved to complete the FY 2024-2025 audit.

Only corporate members whose dues have been paid for the upcoming year can vote at the AGM. Associate members of AMCHAM are not entitled to vote for new members of the Board of Governors, however, they are entitled to attend the AGM and any General Meetings that are announced during the year. We welcome all members to our Annual General Meeting.

Our AGM, one of the biggest events of the year, is a special event as it celebrates the outgoing board, a recognition of our accomplishments during the year, and a special welcoming of the incoming board. The AGM is the formal business meeting for the membership of AMCHAM Myanmar and a festive celebratory event that normally follows the business meeting is attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar or the Embassy's Chief of Mission.

Governance Documents

We invite all current and prospective members to review our Constitution and the Bylaws of the organization.

AMCHAM Myanmar is a registered entity in Myanmar. Our DICA registration number is 115666037.

AMCHAM Myanmar members, staff, and Governors are subject to certain policies concerning anti-corruption, procurement, behavior (code of conduct), and antitrust.