Who appoints the ACO Disciplinary Review Committee, and what is its composition?

• A. Appointed by Governor to consist of 3 members who are actively engaged in business as a licensed ACO and 2 public members. Committee to meet every 60 days or more frequently if required.
• B. Appointed by Mayor; 5 members; meets weekly
• C. Appointed by Board of Supervisors; 5 members; meets quarterly
• D. Appointed by the City Council; 4 members; meets monthly

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is who oversees disciplinary actions for Alarm Company Operators and how that body is formed to ensure fairness and expertise. The committee is appointed by the Governor and is made up of three licensed ACOs who are actively operating in the field, plus two public members. This mix gives practical, up-to-date insight from those working in the industry while ensuring consumer interests are represented by independent members.

Having the Governor appoint these members helps maintain statewide consistency and impartiality, rather than leaving control to local officials. The combination of licensed professionals and public members provides a balanced perspective: the practitioners understand real-world operations, while the public members uphold accountability and protect consumers. The requirement to meet every 60 days (or more often if needed) ensures regular review of disciplinary matters without overburdening the system, keeping cases moving in a timely manner.

Other options would shift appointment authority to local leaders or change the makeup and meeting rhythm in ways that could reduce statewide consistency, dilute professional insight, or hinder timely case handling.