WHO ARE THE COMMISSIONERS AND WHAT IS THEIR ROLE?

Commissioners are members of the Accreditation Commission, COA's decision-making body that reviews the Pre-Commission Review (PCR) reports and organizational responses in order to confer accreditation/reaccreditation.

Commissioners are qualified individuals with professional backgrounds that enable thoughtful and skillful participation in the decision-making process. They must have extensive experience as Team Leaders in order be selected. COA's President/CEO appoints individuals to serve as Accreditation Commissioners for a defined period of time.

Approximately 30 days prior to a meeting, Commissioners are provided with an organization's PCR report and response, and any additional information necessary to render a decision. The Accreditation Commission reviews all documentation in a manner free from conflict of interest and without knowing the identity of the organization under review. Accreditation Commissioners with an actual or apparent conflict of interest must recuse themselves from any deliberation or vote.

At the commission meeting, a quorum of Commissioners reviews the reports and makes decisions regarding an organization's accreditation status. All decisions must be unanimous. COA will notify your organization of the accreditation decision within 7 business days after the meeting.