The Program limits the number of Examiners from any one organization. If your organization already has representatives
on the board, nominating an additional person may affect their reappointment.
Board appointments provide a significant opportunity for your organization to learn about the Criteria and the evaluation
process. The time commitment is also substantial: Examiners commit to a minimum of 114 hours from April to
December, including approximately 40 hours in April/May to complete self-study, three to four days in May to attend
Examiner Preparation, and 50–70 hours from June through September to complete an Independent and Consensus
Review. If requested by the Program, Examiners also participate in a Site Visit Review of approximately nine days. The
nominee or the organization must cover travel and housing expenses incurred for Examiner Preparation.