Internal Advisory Group

What is IAG?

AIC's Internal Advisory Group (IAG) is a leadership group within our structure that helps provide feedback and advice on a smaller scale. The group's members represent every group, network, and committee within AIC. They help guide the direction of the annual meeting by suggesting locations, themes, and feedback. They receive annual reports on the workings of all groups and staff. They also are the first to see new initiatives.

Who is part of IAG?

Every group and committee chair is invited to be part of IAG. Other standing members are the AIC Board, AIC and FAIC staff members, and editors (JAIC editor, AIC News editor, AIC e-editor).

During the annual meeting of IAG, chairs may designate an alternate attendee if they cannot attend.

When do IAG members meet?

• Every year, in alignment with the fall AIC Board meeting. The meeting can be held in November or early December, depending on various holiday and work schedules.
• Since 2020, the IAG meeting has been held virtually on Zoom. The 2023 will also be held virtually. We hope to return to in-person meetings in the future. When we do meet in person, the meeting is held in Washington, DC, and members are reimbursed for any travel expenses.
• IAG members also have access to an IAG online community where they can provide feedback and discuss issues throughout the year.

How do I send feedback to IAG, and what should I learn from it?

Anyone who is part of a specialty group, network, or committee can share comments and ideas with their chair to bring to IAG. If you are not part of these groups, please send your comments to any AIC board member or AIC staff member.

All chairs should take notes and share the proceedings of the meeting with their groups. The minutes for each meeting are also posted on our Governance page and below.