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GUIDELINES FOR SITE VISIT <br />Site visits are a key element in the success of the AEDO program and provide important feedback as <br />to whether the organization merits AEDO status. <br />The goals of the site visit are to: <br /> <br />a) <br /> <br />b)Evaluate the operations by means of the site visit criteria; and <br /> <br />c)File a written report on the findings of the site team visit. <br /> <br />The Site Visit Team comprises two or three volunteers. Team members must be Certified Economic <br />Developers (CEcDs) and/or have at least ten years experience in the economic development <br />profession. Site Visit Team members will be drawn from a pool of volunteers that represent regional <br />diversity as well as a mix of experience in small, medium, and large economic development <br />organizations. The President and CEO of IEDC, along with staff involved with the AEDO Program, <br />are encouraged to undertake a site visit in order to understand and familiarize themselves with the <br />process. <br />Site Visit Team members will be asked to commit to no more than two visits per twelve month <br />period, totaling six days (including travel time). All travel, meals, and accommodation costs will be <br />reimbursed by the applicant organization. <br />Prior to being assigned to an AEDO application, all Site Visit Team members will receive an <br />orientation on the rules and requirements of the AEDO program. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />18 <br />Accredited Economic Development Organization <br />Program Description and Guidelines <br /> <br /> <br />