This document complies with the WCRP Guidelines on Membership and Responsibilities and ensures that the Fresh Eyes on CMIP Steering Group of the CMIP Panel has in place transparent, accountable, and effective procedures which honour the commitment and contribution of volunteering individuals, and ensure fairness, inclusion, and equity. Should the WCRP, Earth System Modelling and Observations (ESMO) Core Project, and/or CMIP Panel guidelines change, this document will be updated.