Explanation:
"Influence" is the appropriate verb here because it refers to the effect that the committee's decision will have on you, either in a positive or negative way. The word "influence" implies that the decision may have some impact on your thoughts, actions, or situation.

Why the other options are incorrect:

B. treat – "Treat" doesn't fit because it suggests a way of handling someone, not the impact of a decision.

C. bore – "Bore" means to make someone feel bored or uninterested, which doesn't make sense in the context of a decision affecting someone.

D. harass – "Harass" means to repeatedly disturb or trouble someone, which isn't a typical way to describe the effect of a decision.

E. afflict – "Afflict" means to cause pain or suffering, which is too extreme and not the typical way to describe the impact of a committee's decision.