The RAB is co-chaired by a Fort Detrick member and a community member. Appointment of the community co-chair and community members is at the pleasure of the commander in consultation with RAB membership and the administrator. Specifically, the Fort Detrick co-chair is appointed by and served at the pleasure of the installation commander. The community co-chair is selected by a simple majority vote by community members of the RAB using a secret ballot and concurred by the installation commander. Administration of the RAB is the responsibility of the installation commander, who appoints a staff administrator.
All meetings are open to the public with the exception of occasional administrative meetings.
Public attendance is openly encouraged by convenience of times and locations. Meetings are announced in the public media in advance. Meeting minutes are kept and made available to the public. Develop and maintain a mailing list of interested parties who want to receive information on the cleanup process. Information is provided in a timely manner.