AOAC OMA Expert Reviewer Information

Official Methods of Analysis SM EXPERT REVIEW PANEL MEMBER & CHAIR – VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE:

AOAC Expert Review Panel Member

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: 

Volunteer

REPORTS TO:   DATE PREPARED:

Official Methods Board December 14, 2012 

ERP OVERVIEW: An Expert Review Panel (ERP) is assembled to review and  adopt methods as First Action  Official Methods of Analysis  (OMA) .  ERPs will track  Official Methods  for a maximum of  two (2) years or until such time as reproducibility has been  demonstrated and cumulative feedback on method use and  performance are obtained.  ERPs will make a  recommendation regarding Final Action method status for all  OMAs to the Official Methods Board no later than the two  years following adoption of the First Action Official Methods .   All ERP members are expected to serve with the highest  integrity and without direct or indirect conflicts of interest.  A  method assignment can last two years.  All members of the  ERP are expected to actively participate in ERP meetings and  to perform duties and reviews in timely fashion. All members  should maintain strict adherence to review timelines and  deadlines.  AOAC staff is responsible for documenting ERP  deliberations.    All ERP members are vetted by the AOAC Official Methods  Board (OMB) and serve at the pleasure of the President of  AOAC INTERNATIONAL.  EXPERT REVIEW PANEL (ERP)  Adopt First Action Official Methods of Analysis.  Review, discuss and demonstrate consensus on methods for First Action Official Methods of Analysis  status.  Participate in the publications process of First Action methods.  Track methods, any modifications, and discuss feedback all First Action methods for two years.  Reach and demonstrate consensus on recommendations for Final Action method status.  Participate in related broader AOAC stakeholder and/or community activity(ies). Lead and moderate ERP discussions in the review and adoption of methods for First Action Official Methods of Analysis .  Review and approve ERP reports.  Participate in AOAC Research Institute Consulting Service peer review activities, if the service is used. ERP CHAIR:  

 Participate in AOAC  Performance Tested Methods SM program, if the program is used.  Advise and review First Action methods and post First Action publications.  Represent the ERP in presenting the ERPs recommendation to the OMB regarding Final Action method status.  Participate in stakeholder panel activities. Actively participate and review methods First Action Official Methods of Analysis  status ‐ conducting thorough and prompt review of methods and being prepared to speak on assigned methods at ERP meetings  Participate in the publications peer review process of First Action methods.  Track assigned methods that were adopted as Official First Action First Action Official Methods of Analysis  and update ERP on method use during two year period.  Participate in related broader AOAC stakeholder and/or community activity(ies). NON VOTING MEMBER:  Includes specific Subject Matter Experts, safety advisors and statistics advisors.  Serve only in an advisory capacity to the ERP and do not participate in the vote to adopt methods for First Action Official Methods of Analysis . ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ERP MEMBERS:   Be a key expert and/or thought leader in the scientific area represented by the method(s).  Be approved by the Official Methods Board. OFFICIAL METHODS BOARD LIAISON:  The OMB will assign a liaison to work with the ERP.  ERP MEMBER:   

STAFF LIAISON:   AOAC staff will facilitate the work of the ERP.  TERMS OF REVIEW:   As needed.

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