==Lineage Certification Committee==
Presently, the Genealogy Committee , acting as the Lineage Certification Committee, will review lineages submitted and compare the data and sources to contemporary genealogical standards. A fee is exacted for this service based on the total number of generations involved (including first and last), but if portions of the lineage have been previously approved, a credit will be issued for those duplicated generations.
Presently, this This work may be cursory, with only spot-checking of sources, or it may be an in-depth review with most sources verified, as it may seem necessary and appropriate to the Committee. This may or may not be an adequate process for the future.
'''Proposal: The Society should maintain and publish the standards to be applied to the review and approval of lineages, including the question of when an in-depth survey might be needed.'''
'''Proposal: The Society should maintain and publish a [[Standard Format for Lineages]], and oblige petitions for review to adhere to that format when written, or to GED format when submitted digitally.'''
'''Proposal: The Society should maintain and publish the standards to be applied to the certification of lineages.'''