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 110 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 August 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.