§ 3.08 Evaluation Subcommittee

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3.08. Evaluation Subcommittee

    (a) It is responsibility of this subcommittee to conduct an independent evaluation of the qualifications of an applicant and each specialty program submitted and to recommend action to be taken on applications for accreditation.

    (b) Appointment of the evaluation subcommittee shall be made by the BLSE chair and shall consist of up to 5 members including a member of the BLSE to serve as chair; a member of the relevant certification committee(s) (if applicable); person(s) knowledgeable in the specialty area(s); and, a person(s) knowledgeable in the administration and the operation of a program which certifies lawyers as specialists. If an applicant applies for accreditation in more than 1 specialty area, an experienced practitioner in each of the areas shall be appointed to the evaluation subcommittee.

    (c) Unless otherwise extended, the evaluation subcommittee's responsibility shall end after final decision on an application has been made.

    (d) Persons deemed to have a conflict of interest shall not serve on an evaluation subcommittee.