IV. Appeal process
IV.1 Introduction to the Appeal Process
IV.2 Rationale and grounds for appeal
IV.2.1 Grounds for appeal
IV.2.2 Burden of proof
IV.3 Appeal procedure overview
IV.4 Confidentiality and the appeal process
IV.4.1 Confidentiality of review of appeal
IV.4.2 Confidentiality of program status during appeal
IV.6 Appeal Review Committee (ARC)
IV.6.1 Roster of potential members
IV.6.2 Conflicts of interest for members of the ARC
IV.6.3 Composition of the ARC
IV.6.4 Appointing the ARC
IV.7.1 Representatives
IV.7.2 Correspondence and document copies
IV.7.3 Expenses
IV.7.4 Documents to be submitted and deadlines
IV.8.1 Specifics of the ARC meeting
IV.9 Recommendation of the ARC and determination of the Executive Board
IV.10 The role of the ALA Executive Board
