The Commission is comprised of persons who are elected from regions, and it has adopted the following processes in relation to those who become members of the Commission.
Vacancies
When a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the position will be filled as soon as possible. In regard to vacancies of public or at-large members, the position will be filled within 60 days. The Commission Chair, in consultation with the accreditation staff of ACPE, Inc., will propose names to the Commission for its consideration. The Commissioners will vote, either in person or by use of technology, for or against the candidate. The candidate is recommended to the ACPE Representing and Nominating Committee forwarding to the ACPE Board for approval. The newly elected member will begin participation at the next scheduled meeting. If a Regional Accreditation Chair resigns, the position must be filled within 60 days, either by a new or interim Regional Accreditation Chair, according to the process within the particular region. During the vacancy, the Commission Chair will forward all material about business of that region to the Regional Director or designee for response.
Performance Issues
The Accreditation Commission recognizes that each region has unique ways in which to choose its leaders, including the Regional Accreditation Chairs. However, because the work of the Accreditation Commission requires active, on-going, high-level participation from the Regional Accreditation Chairs who also serve as Commissioners, persons filling these roles must function at a level of responsibility toward the Accreditation Commission. If a regional accreditation committee chair does not respond adequately to accreditation requests from the region, the Accreditation Commission Chair and the accreditation staff of ACPE may intervene with the Regional Director to assure that the region’s accreditation needs are met.