Volunteering and Standards
Contributing to standards development can be some of the most rewarding professional experiences. See information about specific steps and protocols.
Commenting and Voting
- Do you have a demo on commenting, polling, and voting?
- How do I know which documents are in proposed draft review stage?
- As a member Delegate/Alternate, how do I share documents for proposed draft review with my staff?
- How do I submit a Final Draft vote if I am a part of council?
- How do I add an opinion to existing comments in the Commenting Portal?
- For voting members of a Document Development Committee (DDC), an Expert Panel (ExP), and Primary/Alternate Delegates, a “Vote” button will appear at the top of the document during proposed draft revie
- For voting members of a Document Development Committee (DDC), an Expert Panel (ExP), and Primary/Alternate Delegates, a “Poll” button will appear at the top of the document during proposed draft revie
- How do I submit a comment on a document that is in the proposed draft review stage?
- How do I access the Commenting Portal?
Volunteering
- What is expected of volunteers by role on a Document Development Committee (DDC), Subcommittee, or Working Group?
- How do I set up my volunteer profile?
- How do I participate on a CLSI committee?
- I have an idea for a project. How do I suggest it?
- How do I review or comment on a CLSI document in development?
- What are the requirements to become a CLSI volunteer?
- How is voting conducted on CLSI documents? Who is eligible to vote?
- What are the different types of CLSI committees?
- Does CLSI have an appeals process?
- How are minority opinions handled in the CLSI consensus process?
- What does "consensus" mean in the context of the CLSI consensus process?
- Who is eligible for reimbursement of meeting expenses?
- Do I need to be a member before I can volunteer?
Standards
- Is CLSI an accredited standards development organization?
- What is CLSI's policy on harmonization of terms and methods?
- What is the CLSI process for developing a consensus standard or guideline?
- Why types of documents and products does CLSI offer?