National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.

3015 Colvin Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Tel: (703) 600-7600 · Fax: (703) 379-2200 · http://www.naccas.org

Application Check List for Independent Contractor Peer Evaluators (ICPEs)

Use the following checklist and helpful hints to assist in completing the ICPE Application. All items must
be included with the Application packet submitted (with the exception of proof of insurance – see below).
Within 45 – 60 days you will be notified via email of approval or denial as a NACCAS ICPE.
Once approved, upon receipt of proof of insurance, you will receive an email asking for your availability for
the upcoming schedule of visits.

ICPE Application Checklist

Completed Application Materials Required Helpful
Hints
1. Independent Contractor Peer • All questions answered with information or “N/A”
Evaluator Application (attached • Note: Questions 1-6 may not be answered with “N/A”
here) • All Attachments included with the application.

2. Independent Contractor Agreement • All blanks completed and Agreement is signed and dated.
3. Resume • Includes details of experience specific to the
applicable ICPE category/categories
• Substantiates information provided in the Application.
• Outlines any specific experience with distance education.
• Lists names of employers with location of employer, job
title, dates employed detailing length of time employed
at each.

4. Other documentation demonstrating • Practitioner and/or Instructor license, as applicable

qualification specific to ICPE • Documentation of course work in pedagogy and
category curriculum development, (for Academic).
• Documentation of active membership, authorship, or CE
in the field, as applicable.

5. Affiliations with NACCAS Schools • Provide a list of NACCAS-accredited schools you are
affiliated with, whether affiliation is a school or
school employee, which could constitute a conflict of
interest

6. Background Authorization Form and
**Proof of Commercial General
Liability Insurance (not the same
as Professional Liability Insurance)
• Complete, sign and date the Background
Authorization form and submit with Application
• **Upon notification of eligibility as an ICPE,
documentation of insurance coverage must be submitted to
NACCAS by the Insurer before being eligible to
participate in visits.

7. MapQuest, or electronic mapping • Provide a copy outlining the distance from

source home/business to the closest airport
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National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.

3015 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703) 600-7600 · Fax: (703) 379-2200 · http://www.naccas.org

Independent Contractor Peer Evaluator Initial Application – September 2019

Please complete all questions with either information or insert N/A. Note that questions 1 – 6 cannot be
answered with N/A but must contain information. Include all attachments listed on page 4. If the
application is not completed fully or any required documents are omitted the application will not be
accepted and the applicant will need to submit a new application and documents. **Note: if the applicant
is unable to provide complete and accurate documents within 90 days of NACCAS receipt of this
application, the application will expire.

1. Legal Name as it appears on Government Issued Identification:

2. Current Employer or Business Name (even if self-employed):

3. Please indicate the NACCAS school reference numbers with which you are associated, if applicable:

Title:
Responsibilities:

List responsibilities which comprise 20% or more of your professional work time

4. Business Address:
Business Telephone: Fax:

5. Home Address:
Home Telephone: Cell Phone: E-mail:

Must have internet capability and regular access to email.

6. Preferred address for mail delivery: Home Business

Preferred address for package delivery: Home Business

7. Are you able to fully perform the physical duties of an ICPE, to include frequent walking, going up/down stairs,
lifting and carrying of boxes, and long distance travel on a plane/car? If no, please explain below:
Yes No

8. In order to fully perform the duties of an ICPE, you must provide your own technological tools, software,
resources and equipment. Please refer to NACCAS’ IT Requirements document, found on our NACCAS
website under the Standards & Policies tab in order to ensure your compliance.

General Questions
9. I have background and experience in the management, control and/or delivery of Distance Education.
Yes No If yes, please describe (resume must address this background):

10. I have background and experience in the requirements for an Associate’s Degree.
Yes No If yes, please explain (resume must address this background):

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11. I have affiliations with other NACCAS-accredited schools or school personnel that may cause a conflict of
interest.
Yes No If yes, please attach a complete list of the schools and locations.

12. If you are associated with a NACCAS-accredited institution, is the institution in good standing?
Yes No

(Good standing specifies your associated institution shall not be on probation, on appeal, have been
withdrawn, have been denied accreditation, or have any pending/open areas of non-compliance. In the event
the associated institution is not currently in good standing you would not be currently qualified to serve as an
ICPE.)
13. Emergency Contact:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:

COMPLETE 14a, 14b and 14c, as applicable

Note that your resume must address any information provided in this section.

14a. Evaluator in the Academic Field: In order to qualify as an evaluator in the Academic Field, an evaluator must
have, and must at all times maintain, the following qualifications:
(1) Have:
A bachelors (or higher level) degree in education and background in educational concepts
(Evaluators reviewing General Education courses in an Associate Degree program must
meet this qualification); or
A minimum of four years of experience in teaching in secondary and/or in post-secondary
education in an accredited institution (Evaluators reviewing General Education courses in an
Associate Degree program must meet the qualification set forth in 3.3(a)(1) above); and

(2) Have current knowledge and experience in pedagogy as demonstrated by:

Evidence of four (4) hours of continuing education within the preceding year; and

Three (3) years of academic experience in the preceding five (5) years.

14b. Evaluator in the Field of Administration: In order to qualify as an evaluator in the Field of Administration, an
evaluator must have, and must at all times maintain, the following qualifications:
(1) Have:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative position in a NACCAS
accredited school and be currently active in the day-to-day school operations of a
NACCAS accredited school; or
(2) Three (3) years of experience, in the preceding five (5) years, in an administrative
position in the day-to-day operations of an accredited school and demonstrate relevant
industry involvement by:
active membership in professional organization(s) in the field, or

evidence of continuing education in the field.

(3) As used in Sections (1) and (2) above, “experience” must include experience in the following:
Admissions
Institutional Refunds
Satisfactory Academic Progress

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14c. Evaluator in the Field of Professional Services: In order to qualify as an evaluator in the Field of Professional
Services within NACCAS’ scope, an evaluator must have, and must at all times maintain, the following
qualifications:
(1) Have:
A current practitioner license (or nationally recognized certification, if the state in which
the evaluator practices does not offer a license in the field in which the evaluator
practices); and
(2) At least three (3) years of experience, in the preceding five (5) years, as a practitioner on
a day-to-day basis in a licensed establishment that provides services in the field of
programs within NACCAS’ scope; and
(3) Must demonstrate evidence of four (4) hours of continuing education in the field within
the preceding year.
(4) The Evaluator in the Field of Professional Services may have a direct or indirect interest
in a school offering programs within NACCAS’ scope so long as the primary focus of
his/her professional activity is to provide services to the public.
(5) In order to be assigned to any specific school evaluation, an Evaluator in the Field of
Professional Services must have at least three (3) years of experience, in the preceding
five (5) years, as a practitioner providing the services in which students are being trained
in the specific programs which the evaluator will be assigned to evaluate.

Practitioner: Select all field(s) for which you meet the qualifications below:

Barbering Hair Removal Sculptured Nails

Body Treatments/Body Wraps Makeup Specialist Shampoo Specialist
Braiding Manicuring Styling Permanent Waving
Cosmetology Massage Therapy Teacher Training
Electrolysis Microdermabrasion Wig Specialist
Esthetics Natural Hair Yoga
Hair Coloring Platform Artistry Other
Hair Cutting Salon Management

Required Attachments and Materials that must be submitted with Application

1. Independent Contractor Agreement completed, signed and dated, (refer to the Checklist).
2. Copy of current comprehensive resume detailing relevant experience and including names of employers, location of
employer, job title, and the dates showing length of time employed in each position, (refer to the Checklist).
3. Proof of comprehensive understanding of NACCAS Standards, Policies and Requirements via the NACCAS
Accreditation Workshop and ICPE Seminar, (refer to the Checklist), and maintain ongoing training.
4. Attendance at mandatory ICPE webinars and proof of completion of the Assessment, (refer to the Checklist)
5. Copy of completed, signed and dated Background Authorization Form, (refer to the Checklist).
6. Copy of MapQuest or other reliable map source, outlining the distance from applicant’s home/business to the
closest airport for travel arrangements.
7. List of all NACCAS-accredited schools you may be affiliated with that could be considered a conflict of interest.
8. All applicable documentation necessary to verify qualifications as required.

a. Academic, as applicable: Copies of Instructor license and/or documentation of completion of course work in
pedagogy, curriculum development, and/or advanced degrees (Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate) in
Education or related field.
b. Practitioner, as applicable: Copies of current license(s), certification as a professional held within a field within
NACCAS’ scope listed on Page 2, documentation showing recent authorship of professional publication(s),
evidence of continuing education in the field, etc.
c. School Owner/Administrator, as applicable: documentation showing active membership, authorship, or continuing
education in the field.

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**Note: Once applicant has received notification from NACCAS of approval to serve as an ICPE, NACCAS
must receive proof of Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance coverage from the applicant’s insurance
agent.By signing below I affirm that the information contained in all of the application materials is true and accurate to
the best of my knowledge and agree to allow NACCAS to perform any necessary background checks.

Signature Date

Disclaimer

NACCAS welcomes any interested ICPE candidates into the evaluation process. A thorough review of each candidate’s application will
be conducted. The party must successfully complete the application process and receive this approval, prior to becoming a NACCAS
ICPE. The absence of statements in the review must not be construed as acceptance, approval, or endorsement of those specific statements
by an applicant on the application and accompanying documents. Further, the review does not relieve the applicant of his/her obligation
to comply with all of NACCAS’ requirements and selection process standards to become approved. It is the obligation of the NACCAS
ICPE to continue to meet qualification requirements in order to maintain eligibility to remain in the pool of available ICPEs after initial
qualification had been verified and approved. Approval as a qualified ICPE does not guarantee selection for any minimum number of
assignments.

NACCAS is striving to create a model of excellence and is continuously evaluating its systems and processes to ensure maximum
effectiveness and operational success. To achieve this, NACCAS will select applicants and use ICPEs with the strongest levels of
qualification in order to ensure that the best qualified persons are used to evaluate schools in NACCAS’ peer review process. NACCAS
reserves the right and discretion to approve or reject any applicant based on its findings and internal selection criteria during the
application review process. If an applicant may appear to qualify for more than one ICPE category, NACCAS will evaluate the area in
which the applicant devotes 20% or more of his/her work.

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 National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.
3015 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703) 600-7600 · Fax: (703) 379-2200 · http://www.naccas.org

Independent Contractor Agreement

for Peer Evaluation Services

This Agreement is made this day of , 202 , by and between The National Accrediting
Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. (“NACCAS”), located in Alexandria, Virginia and
(“ICPE”), who resides in , NACCAS and
ICPE are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as a “party” and collectively as the “parties.”

W I T N E S E T H:

WHEREAS, NACCAS is an autonomous, independent accrediting commission which provides

accreditation to educational institutions in the cosmetology arts and sciences, massage and cognate areas;
and

WHEREAS, ICPE has represented and satisfactorily shown that ICPE has the requisite background,
education and experience to provide peer evaluation services to NACCAS; and

WHEREAS, NACCAS wishes to engage the services of ICPE for peer evaluation and ICPE desires to
provide such peer evaluation services to NACCAS.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises hereinafter set forth and for
other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the
parties, the parties agree as follows:

1. Services by ICPE. NACCAS hereby engages the services of ICPE to provide peer evaluation
services to NACCAS as an ICPE specializing as:

a) School Owner/Administrator b) Academic c) Practitioner.

ICPE hereby represents to NACCAS that he/she is qualified by virtue of education, professional
credentials, background and/or experience to render such services and agrees to render such
services in accordance with the terms hereinafter set forth.

2. Independent Contractor Relationship. The parties agree and intend that ICPE is an independent
contractor and not an employee of NACCAS. The relationship between NACCAS and ICPE is
not employer/employee.

3. No Control. NACCAS acknowledges and agrees that it shall have no right to control and shall
not control the details, manner or means by which ICPE accomplishes the results and develops
findings or conclusions as to compliance, partial compliance or non-compliance concerning any
peer review project. Rather, ICPE shall exercise his/her professional discretion concerning and
retain control over the manner of peer evaluation.

4. Payments to ICPE. In consideration for ICPE’s services, NACCAS shall pay ICPE according
to the provider fees as agreed upon within the Statement of Work and according to one of the
following TRAVEL options :

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 OPTION ONE: ICPE uses the NACCAS Travel Agency

Approximately three weeks before each school evaluation trip, NACCAS will send me via e-mail the
trip itinerary and Statement of Work including my visit obligations and the fee to be paid upon
completion of the assignment.

The fee will include allowances for the following travel expenses: local transportation to/from home
and destination airports, airline baggage fees, parking fees, per diem rate for meals, and honorarium.

ICPE authorizes the NACCAS travel agency to make my airfare and lodging arrangements. As a
professional courtesy, NACCAS will provide transportation from the hotel to the visit location if I arrive
at the hotel where the NACCAS Team Leader is staying by the specified time.

OPTION TWO: ICPE chooses to self-book travel arrangements.

Approximately three weeks before each school evaluation trip, NACCAS will send me via e-mail a
Statement of Work (SOW) confirming my visit obligations and the fee to be paid upon completion of
the assignment. The fee will include allowances for the following travel expenses: hotel (standard
room), airfare or train travel (coach seat), transportation to/from home and destination airports, airline
baggage fees, parking fees, per diem rate for meals, and honorarium.

I agree to make the arrangements and pay for the airfare and lodging arrangements for the trip on my
own, using the airline(s) and hotel(s) of my choice, and will receive the agreed upon amount of
compensation without deduction. I must provide confirmation of my flights and hotel reservations to
the NACCAS travel department no later than seven days after receipt of the SOW. If I choose to stay in
a different hotel than the NACCAS Team Leader, I am responsible for my transportation to/from the
visit location. I must arrange my travel itinerary to allow for participation in any pre-visit meetings of
the team as specified in the SOW, arrival at the visit location by the designated starting time, and remain
onsite as long as necessary to complete the assignment.

CONFIRMATION OF AGREEMENT WITH TERMS:

I fully understand the Option I have selected above. In the event I choose to change my above-selected
option, then I must do so by submitting a new Travel Arrangements Option Form. (Please note that
processing a change of Option may require up to 60 days.)

5. Findings. ICPE agrees to submit findings of compliance, partial compliance and/or non-
compliance with NACCAS’ accreditation standards and criteria to the team for incorporation
into the team report at the time of the visit. Upon completion of the final report, ICPE will review
and provide feedback, verifying accuracy of their submissions.

6. Insurance. ICPE is an independent contractor and shall procure his/her own proper and
appropriate policies of insurance for automobile insurance, if applicable, health insurance and
commercial general liability insurance coverage. As an independent contractor, ICPE
acknowledges that he/she shall not be covered by NACCAS’ worker’s compensation policy or
unemployment compensation.

7. Taxes. As an independent contractor, ICPE shall be issued by NACCAS an Internal Revenue

Service (“IRS”) Form 1099 as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
the various Treasury Regulations and other pronouncements and publications issued by the IRS.
As an independent contractor, ICPE acknowledges and represents that he/she will timely report
any payments received from NACCAS as self-employment income on IRS Form 1040,

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 Schedule C and Schedule SE, and the appropriate state income tax forms or on any other
appropriate IRS or state income tax form, as the case may be (in the event ICPE is incorporated
or otherwise operates other than as a sole proprietor). ICPE acknowledges that because he/she
is an independent contractor, NACCAS will not withhold any amount of Federal or state
employment taxes of any kind from the gross amounts paid to ICPE.

8. No Employee Benefits. As an independent contractor, ICPE shall not participate in or receive

any benefits from any welfare benefit plan or pension benefit plan, or any other type of employee
benefit plan established or maintained by NACCAS for its employees.

9. No Obligation. ICPE shall work the necessary days and hours as required by the terms of the
Statement of Work. Further, the ICPE shall have the right to decline or refuse any peer
evaluation project offered for any reason in his/her discretion. ICPE shall likewise have no
obligation to perform any services for NACCAS other than peer evaluation services ICPE
chooses, in his/her discretion, to accept.

10. No Office. NACCAS shall not provide any office for ICPE.

11. No Guarantee. NACCAS does not guarantee any minimum number of peer evaluation
assignments for ICPE.

12. Termination. This two-year contract will renew automatically subject to the ICPE’s attestation
that the ICPE continues to meet the qualifications required by Section 3.3 of the NACCAS
Rules of Practice and Procedure (refer to Attachment A) commencing January 1, 2020.
Termination of this Agreement must come with a 30-day advance notification, if the provider
wishes to terminate the contract at the end of the two-year term or any time during the two-year
term. At the end of any two-year term, the ICPE may be subject to requalification. Termination
of the contract for cause may be imposed at any time over the course of the contract period by
NACCAS.

13. Ongoing Knowledge-Base. As a condition of the renewal of this Agreement and to ensure
ongoing competency related to a comprehensive understanding of NACCAS’ Standards and
Policies, the provider must submit a valid NACCAS Workshop certificate in addition to current
licensure.

14. Other Business. NACCAS acknowledges that as an independent contractor, ICPE conducts
his/her own business and/or profession and holds him /her out to the public as such. NACCAS
acknowledges that ICPE does or may perform services for other companies and entities
unrelated to NACCAS.

15. Supplies. ICPE shall supply his/her own supplies and equipment to include compliance with
NACCAS Technical Standards and IT Requirements 2020.

16. Code of Ethics. NACCAS prohibits all forms of discrimination and conduct that can be
considered harassing, coercive, or disruptive, including sexual harassment. Actions, words,
jokes, or comments based on an individual's sex, race, color, national origin, age, religion,
disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.
NACCAS further expects that ICPE will act and dress in accordance with the level of
professionalism expected of ICPEs in the areas of career arts and sciences.

17. Conflicts. ICPE agrees to notify NACCAS immediately of any conflict of interest or potential
conflict of interest (i.e. being employed by the institution as either an employee or consultant,
having a contractual relationship with the institution, having an interest in any school in the

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 same market area offering the same programs as the institution to be evaluated, having any other
special relationship or personal interest in the institution, or with an owner, staff member or
student) of the institution, and to not provide peer evaluation services at any institution whereby
a conflict or potential conflict of interest exists.

18. Notice. All notices or other communications required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed duly given when sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, by overnight Courier or by facsimile to the following addresses:

NACCAS Address: National Accrediting Commission of

Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.
3015 Colvin Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
FAX: (703) 379-2200

ICPE Address:

19. Governing Law. Each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent
permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall to any extent be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be replaced by the valid and enforceable
provision most substantively similar to such invalid or unenforceable provision, and the remainder
of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to person or circumstances other than those
as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby. All disputes between the
parties under this Agreement shall be governed by the law then in force and effect in the
Commonwealth of Virginia (excluding, for purposes hereof, the conflict of laws provisions
thereof).

20. Modification. The terms and conditions of this Agreement may not be modified or changed in
whole or in part in any manner other than by an instrument in writing duly signed by both parties
hereto.

The undersigned parties agree to the terms and conditions as stated above:

ICPE NATIONAL ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF

CAREER ARTS & SCIENCES, INC.

By:
Print Name

Its:
Signature

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 Independent Contractor Agreement
Attachment A

Attestation Acknowledgement

Evaluator in the Academic Field: In order to qualify as an evaluator in the Academic Field, an
evaluator must have, and must at all times maintain, the following qualifications:

(1) Have:
A bachelors (or higher level) degree in education and background in educational
concepts (Evaluators reviewing General Education courses in an Associate Degree
program must meet this qualification); or

A minimum of four years of experience in teaching in secondary and/or in post-

secondary education in an accredited institution (Evaluators reviewing General
Education courses in an Associate Degree program must meet the qualification set
forth in 3.3(a) (1) above); and

(2) Have current knowledge and experience in pedagogy as demonstrated by:

Evidence of four (4) hours of continuing education within the preceding year; and

Three (3) years of academic experience in the preceding five (5) years.

Evaluator in the Field of Administration: In order to qualify as an evaluator in the Field of

Administration, an evaluator must have, and must at all times maintain, the following qualifications:

(1) Have:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative position in a NACCAS
accredited school and be currently active in the day-to-day school operations of a
NACCAS accredited school; or

(2) Three (3) years of experience, in the preceding five (5) years, in an administrative
position in the day-to-day operations of an accredited school and demonstrate relevant
industry involvement by:

Active membership in professional organization(s) in the field, or

Evidence of continuing education in the field.

(3) As used in Sections (1) and (2) above, “experience” must include experience in the
following:
Admissions
Institutional Refunds
Satisfactory Academic Progress

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Evaluator in the Field of Professional Services: In order to qualify as an evaluator in the Field of
Professional Services within NACCAS’ scope, an evaluator must have, and must at all times maintain,
the following qualifications:

(1) Have:
A current practitioner license (or nationally recognized certification, if the state in
which the evaluator practices does not offer a license in the field in which the evaluator
practices); and

(2) At least three (3) years of experience, in the preceding five (5) years, as a practitioner
on a day-to-day basis in a licensed establishment that provides services in the field of
programs within NACCAS’ scope; and

(3) Must demonstrate evidence of four (4) hours of continuing education in the field within
the preceding year.

(4) The Evaluator in the Field of Professional Services may have a direct or indirect interest
in a school offering programs within NACCAS’ scope so long as the primary focus of
his/her professional activity is to provide services to the public.

(5) In order to be assigned to any specific school evaluation, an Evaluator in the Field of
Professional Services must have at least three (3) years of experience, in the preceding
five (5) years, as a practitioner providing the services in which students are being
trained in the specific programs which the evaluator will be assigned to evaluate.

I hereby attest that I meet and maintain the following qualifications of the role(s) that I
qualify for. If I do not meet and/or maintain NACCAS’ qualifications then I will not be
scheduled for on-site visits with a possible review of my status of remaining active as an
ICPE.

ICPE Date

Print Name

Signature

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 Independent Contractor-Peer Evaluator Background Check Authorization

I, , do hereby voluntarily consent to any and all lawful internal security

examination and investigations conducted by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts &
Sciences, Inc. (NACCAS) which NACCAS deems, in its sole discretion, to be reasonably necessary to
protect its confidential and proprietary information or to investigate and uncover illegal conduct at the
workplace.

I, , acknowledge that in the course of my service, I may be given access

to confidential information and other valuable materials or equipment. I hereby consent to certain
procedures that may be undertaken by NACCAS to protect said information, materials or equipment
including, but not limited to, lawful searches of my possessions while on company and or school
property, and other lawful surveillance activities.

The results of any investigations may be communicated and disclosed to third parties. As a consequence
of any adverse information obtained about me by said investigation, I understand that I may not be
offered the opportunity to provide my services to NACCAS or may have my service discontinued at any
time. Nonetheless, I hereby indemnify, release and forever discharge and hold NACCAS and its agents,
Board of Commissioners and employees harmless from any and all claims, demands, judgments and legal
fees arising out of or in connection with such investigation, the results, or any lawful use of the results.

Home Street Address

City State Zip-Code

Primary Phone Number Primary Email Address

Social Security Number Date of Birth

Signature of ICPE Date