The Appraisal Institute task force composed of five non-officer Directors has begun its work in an effort to help ensure a safe and respectful environment for all staff and members. The group will be reviewing associated policies, procedures and protocols and then will consider what recommendations it might make. The task force is currently reviewing options for outside counsel who will work alongside it.

Once the task force hires outside counsel, they will coordinate and supervise work to clarify best practices; consider existing approaches; and identify and address any gaps. The task force consists of the following members:

• Donald S. Boucher, Sr., SRA
• Cesar Servando Cantu Martinez, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
• Mario A. Caro, MAI, AI-GRS
• Sharon B. Harbin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
• Tina A. Mindemann, SRA, AI-RRS.

The task force and outside counsel are expected to present recommendations to the Board of Directors in November, according to task force Chair Donald S. Boucher, Sr., SRA.