Consensus Body Application

Application for ACCT Challenge Course Standards Consensus Body

The ACCT Consensus Body will be responsible for:

Approving the content of a standard and whose vote demonstrates evidence of consensus.
Voting on approval of American National Standards within its scope.
Complying with policy and procedures for interpretations as defined in Section 10 of the Accredited Procedures.
Other matters requiring committee action as provided in these procedures.

Membership on the Consensus Body is open to all interested individuals or organizations having a direct and material interest in the activities of the Consensus Body and shall be sufficiently diverse to ensure reasonable balance without dominance by any single interest group.

The Accredited Standards Developer shall solicit for applications in public
forums and/or from directly and materially interested individuals or organizations.

Membership selection by the Consensus Body shall give consideration to:

the need for active participation by members of each interest group;
the need for balance and avoiding the potential for dominance by members of a single interest group;
the extent of interest expressed and the willingness to participate; and
qualifications and ability to materially contribute to the work of the Consensus Body.

Individuals or organizations seeking membership on the Consensus Body shall
submit a written request to the Accredited Standards Developer indicating their interest in the work of the Consensus Body and their qualifications, willingness to participate, and affiliations that might affect their classification. Applicants shall identify their interest category.

To apply for consideration as a member, complete the application below. Only one Application per person permitted & only one person may be listed per application.

Name*

First NameLast Name

I am applying as a representative of this organization

Organization/Company Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

Compliance copy

example@example.com

Please describe the reasons you are interested in serving on the ACCT Consensus Body:*

Please describe your qualifications, as it pertains to the Challenge Course industry, working on committees, and writing/using standards:*

How are you materially affected by standards in the Challenge Course industry? *

Describe any experience you have with using standards or with standards setting outside of the challenge course industry:

Describe any experience you have with testing of materials or designs:

List your education (including any degrees, certifications or licensure) and/or relevant training:*

Describe your familiarity with ANSI standards (does not have to be specific to challenge courses): *

Interest Category: Choose the ONE category which best describes your interest. Only one selection per applicant permitted.*

a) Producer. This category includes representatives of interests directly involved in making or producing products, materials, courses or structures for User (see 4.3.c., 4.3d.), including and not limited to: manufacturing of hardware, equipment, and gear; designing, constructing, and maintaining aerial adventure structures and challenge courses.b) Servicer. This category includes representatives of interests directly involved in providing services to Users (see 4.3.c., 4.3.d.), including and not limited to: engineering, inspecting, training, reviewing operations, and reselling hardware and equipment. Services may also include training of operating personnel, providing insurance (for non-self-insured agencies), designing curriculum and producing documentation.c) User - Commercial. This category includes representatives of interests directly involved in operating challenge courses, including and not limited to facilities offering facilitated, guided, and self-guided (or monitored) programs where the primary aim of the program or structure is recreational, and individuals who work as managers, guides, or monitors at commercial programs. Examples of facilities that use challenge courses for commercial purposes include: aerial parks, zip line tours, recreation and fitness programs, family entertainment centers, parks, and destination locations/resorts.d) User - Educational. This category includes representatives of interests directly involved in operating challenge courses, including and not limited to facilities offering facilitated, guided, and self-guided (or monitored) programs where the primary aim of the program or structure is educational, and individuals who work as managers, facilitators, guides, or monitors at educational programs. Examples of facilities that use challenge courses for educational purposes include: educational entities, camps, retreat centers, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, community service organizations, social service agencies, and community entities.e) General Interest. This category includes representatives with a variety of perspectives that are not Producers, Servicers, or Users. Examples include and are not limited to: regulatory agencies, trade associations (that represent interests other than Producers, Servicers, and Users), standards writing organizations, consumer groups, environmental groups, researchers, and members of the general public.

Hidden Interest

Briefly describe your rationale for choosing this category:*

Affiliations with ACCT or other related organizations – please list all affiliations and please note (if applicable) how your affiliations might affect your chosen classification:

Membership Obligations: Members are expected to participate actively by fulfilling attendance, voting, correspondence, and other obligations. Members are expected to participate in good faith and in accordance with professional standards, respectful of the rules of the committee and the authority given to the Officers of the Consensus Body and the Accredited Standards Developer. Active participation includes voting on all ballots issued and missing no more than three consecutive meetings.

I have reviewed the membership obligations listed above and attest that I understand the duties of Consensus Body Members and am willing to participate actively

What barriers*, if any, might hinder you from fulfilling attendance, voting, correspondence, and other obligations? *This question is not asking for you to disclose personal information. Rather it is looking to determine if you have any other obligations or scheduling conflicts (etc). Persons that require accommodations or modifications can reach out to ACCT staff to discuss appropriately meeting those requests.

Please provide 3 professional references with contact information: *