Please note that the following policy is out of date, and is presented for reference only until it can be updated. Leader review is currently conducted by the YM Steering Committee (YMSC). Contact the vice chair if you have specific questions.

Policy for Conducting Leader Reviews

This leader review policy exists to ensure the safe and enjoyable recreation of AMC Young Members.

  1. All complaints regarding a leader must be forwarded to the Vice Chair, Leaders.
  2. The Vice Chair, Leaders must present all complaints to the YMSC.
  3. The YMSC must present the complaint(s) to the leader.
  4. The YMSC must present the Leader Review Policy (this policy) with the complaint.
  5. The leader must file a written response within 10 calendar days of presentation of a complaint.
  6. The YMSC has the right to honor the anonymity of any complainant.
  7. To conduct a review, the YMSC must have a physical meeting in which all members are present.
  8. The YMSC must have a majority vote to recommend one of the following 3 options:
    • No Action
    • Issue a warning
    • Revoke Leader Privileges

If no action is taken:

  1. The YMSC must notify the leader that no action has been taken.

If a warning is issued:

  1. The YMSC must notify the leader of the reasons for the warning.
  2. The YMSC must present the Leader Review Policy (this policy) with the warning.
  3. The warning recipient must provide poop sheets and participant and leader lists from the next two trips/events to the Vice Chair, Leaders within 10 days of the completion of the trip/event.
  4. The YMSC reserves the right to audit the next two trips led by the warning recipient.

If a leader is revoked of privileges:

  1. The YMSC must notify the leader in writing of the reasons for the revocation.
  2. The YMSC must present the Leader Review Policy (this policy) with the revocation of privileges.
  3. The revocation recipient must provide poop sheets and participant and leader lists for all future/planned trips to the Vice Chair, Leaders within 10 days of revocation of privileges.
  4. The former leader may reapply for leadership after 6 months through standard AMC YM procedure and must provide an explanation for the revocation.