What is required for the review committee to impose a penalty or sanction?

For the review committee to impose a penalty or sanction, a majority vote is required. This means that more than half of the committee members must agree on the decision to impose a penalty or sanction. This requirement serves to ensure that there is sufficient consensus among committee members regarding the appropriateness of the punitive action, reflecting a collective judgment rather than an isolated opinion. A majority vote allows for a balance between differing viewpoints within the committee while still moving forward with necessary actions to uphold standards and regulations.

Other options, such as unanimous agreement, would require all committee members to be in full accord, which is often impractical in larger groups and could hinder the committee's ability to act. Detailed documentation is important for supporting decisions but does not directly influence the voting process itself. Public hearings may serve as a way for transparency and community engagement but are not a prerequisite for the imposition of penalties or sanctions by the review committee.