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Stand for the council.

Active reviewers in good standing for at least 6 months are eligible. Nominations open annually. Members serve renewable two-year terms.

Eligibility

  • Active reviewer (any of the eleven coverage categories).
  • In good standing for at least 6 months at the time of nomination.
  • Willing to commit roughly 6 to 8 hours per month for case work plus the monthly meeting.
  • Willing to disclose conflicts of interest publicly.

How nominations work

  1. Open period. Nominations open in the fall for the following calendar year.
  2. Self- or peer-nomination. Either is fine. Peer-nominated candidates must accept.
  3. Eligibility verification. The Community Director confirms reviewer status and good-standing.
  4. Public bios. Candidates publish a short bio and statement of intent.
  5. Election. Active reviewers vote; results published.
  6. Onboarding. Elected members complete a brief governance orientation before their term starts.

Council member responsibilities

  • Attend the monthly council meeting (open to public observers).
  • Investigate cases assigned by rotation; write independent findings.
  • Vote on the record; record dissents publicly.
  • Maintain reviewer activity in good standing for the duration of the term.
  • Recuse from cases involving conflicts of interest.

Nominate

Nominations open {{TBD-nominations-open-date}}. The form below routes to the Community Director.

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