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Want to become more involved in a Specialty Assembly? Volunteer for a leadership position on the Coordinating Council! The first step for successful participation is to complete the Willingness-to-Serve form. The electronic version of the form will automatically enter your information into a centralized database for 5 years. You will receive a confirmation of receipt from AORN Headquarters and the form will be forwarded to leaders in the Specialty Assembly. If you prefer, you can download a copy of the form from the "Supporting Documents" section of this page. Please contact the Member Groups Governance Coordinator at 800-755-2676, Ext. 427 if you have any questions.

• Chair as the coordinator, usually a one-year term
• Past Chair (to assume Election Coordinator role)
• Education Chair coordinates efforts to assess, study, discuss and exchange information pertinent to educational issues and activities
• Communications Chair gathers and disseminates information to the SA membership
• Professional/Practice Issues Chair will explore practice issues and concerns, which are identified by the membership
• Chair Elect, identified from one of the following coordinating council positions, education chair, communications chair or professional/practice issues chair
• Board Liaison, assigned by AORN President
• Member Groups Governance Coordinator serves as staff consultant for all SA's

The AORN Board approves Specialty Assembly operating guidelines when the Specialty Assembly is approved for formation. Operating guidelines are different than bylaws because they are updated by the Coordinating Council rather than by a vote of the general membership. Open dialogue is welcomed between the Coordinating Council and Specialty Assembly members regarding changes to the guidelines.