CESSWI Certification Procedures and Standards

Article II. - Standards for Certification

Section 4. Revocation or Suspension of Certification

1. The right to revoke or suspend certification is vested in the CESSWI Council.

2. Certification may be revoked or suspended for any of the following reasons:

   1. Violations of the rules and regulations of the CESSWI Code of Ethics.

   2. Misrepresentation on an application or submission of incorrect information in any communication to the ARC or the CESSWI Administrative Office.

   3. Proven charges of incompetence as determined by the CESSWI Council.

3. Any action to deprive a certified individual of his/her status (for the reasons in Section 4.B) shall be handled according to the "Procedure for Investigating Complaints Against Registrants".

4. Failure to renew registration as described in Article II, Section 3.D is a basis for suspension of certification. Reinstatement following a lapsed time can be obtained by submission of proper justification and payment of all past renewal fees including a late fee for each year. If renewal has lapsed for three or more years, re-application for certification will be necessary.