Annex 2.1.8.B - Decision table

Yes 

No

Action:

1. Is this a simple request for the use of the Cochrane logo?

CEO process, no further referral.

Continue, refer to Executive

2. Does the request substantially meet the criteria?

Refer to Executive; recommend acceptance.

Refer to Executive; recommend rejection.

3. For referrals to the Executive Group, did the Executive approve the request, seek further information, or refer it to the full Steering Group for consideration?

If approved, inform originator of acceptance within ten working days of Executive meeting.

Otherwise, inform originator of decision within ten working days of Executive meeting, either:

Rejection; or

Further information required; and/or

Referred to full Steering Group.

4. For referrals to the Steering Group, did the Steering Group approve the request, or seek further information?

If approved, inform originator of acceptance within fifteen working days of Steering Group meeting.

Otherwise, inform originator of decision within fifteen working days of Steering Group meeting, either:

Rejection; or

Further information required (repeat process as required).

Feedback regarding the application, its consideration and the decision(s) made will not be available.