AAHSL Committee and Task Force Manual

Observers at AAHSL Meetings

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Observers are welcome to attend AAHSL committee, task force and Board meetings, with the exception of the Nominating Committee and the executive sessions of the Board.

As a general rule, observers are not participants in the discussions unless called on specifically by the chair. This policy is not meant to exclude observers. However, observers usually have not participated in the committee/task force activities throughout the year and are less likely to be fully informed on subjects under discussion.

It is recommended that the chair defines the role of observers clearly, including:

  • Welcoming them at the beginning of the meeting.
  • Reserving time during or at the end of the meeting for observers’ comments.
  • Ensuring that the room is large enough to accommodate anticipated observers.
  • Outlining how observers can give input to committee/task force members.

Members who wish to observe a meeting should contact the chair prior to the meeting for the reasons stated above.

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