Policy Committee Meeting 9_28_2023

Appendix E: Guidelines Committee Roles and Responsibilities The Guidelines Committee is charged with ensuring that the AUGS-approved Document Development Process is followed for each publication developed under the Guidelines Committee. The Committee oversees the document development process which includes: • Planning topics • Identifying and inviting Writing Group Chairs and members • Reviewing each completed paper before it is submitted for Board approval Committee members are required to participate in conference calls to plan publications, to review AUGS-branded papers, and may be asked to write a paper as well. All Committee members are required to have on file with AUGS staff a completed conflict of interest statement and Contributor Agreement. Any conflicts will be resolved through a process approved by the AUGS Board of Directors. The Guidelines Committee may collaborate with other Societies and Colleges (e.g. ACOG) in the development of joint statements/bulletins, as appropriate. In these cases, the Committee will identify one individual, from the committee, to serve as the liaison between AUGS and the partnering Society.