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"The American Institute of Parliamentarians has several extensive certification programs, ensuring that members so designated have met the highest possible standards of parliamentary knowledge." -- AIP web site
"A member may be classified as a Certified Parliamentarian or as a Certified Professional Parliamentarian after passing an examination, meeting other required qualifications, and upon recommendation of the Accrediting Department and the approval of the board, or, under provisions of Article III, Section 6. Before certifying, the Accrediting Department and the board shall consider all qualifications including experience and ability as a parliamentarian, service to AIP, and dedication to the improvement of parliamentary procedure." -- AIP Bylaws
The AIP Accrediting Department expects to offer the written examination for the CP three times per year. The exam period will be for seven days, beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday during the months of February, June and October.
Oral examinations for the CPP will be given as required by the AIP bylaws at the Riddick Practicum, Lucas Practicum, and AIP Annual Session. The deadline for applications for the oral examinations will be approximately 90 days prior to the event.
AIP Standing Order 20. Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure.
20.1 A Certified Parliamentarian or a Certified Professional Parliamentarian may be designated a Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure after demonstrating competency in the field, and upon recommendation of the Education Department and approval of the Board of Directors. Before granting the Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure designation, the Education Department and the board shall consider the candidate's experience and ability as a teacher of parliamentary procedure.
20.2 The Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure designation shall have no effect upon the individual membership classifications stated in the Bylaws, Article III, Section 7, and Article XV, Section 2. Teacher designations shall be listed in the AIP Directory as CP-T or
CPP-T.
The AIP Accrediting Department was created by an act of the members at the July 2004 annual session.
AIP Bylaw ARTICLE XV—Accrediting Department
Section 1. Purpose. The Accrediting Department shall be responsible for coordinating and implementing the certification program to classify members who demonstrate high standards of excellence in parliamentary procedure.
Section 2. Composition. The Accrediting Department shall consist of the Accrediting Director, the Assistant Accrediting Director, a board liaison, and such division chairs as are deemed necessary by the Accrediting Director.
2.1 The Assistant Accrediting Director shall be nominated by the Accrediting Director and confirmed by the board of directors for a one year term or until a successor is selected. The Assistant Accrediting Director shall assist with department responsibilities and activities as directed by the Accrediting Director. The Assistant Accrediting Director shall have held the classification of CPP for at least two (2) years at the time of appointment.
2.2 The board liaison shall be selected by the president and confirmed by the board of directors. The board liaison shall have held the classification of CPP for at least two (2) years at the time of appointment.
Section 3. Qualifications. A member may be classified as a Certified Parliamentarian or as a Certified Professional Parliamentarian after passing an examination, meeting other required qualifications, and upon recommendation of the Accrediting Department and the approval of the board, or, under provisions of Article III, Section 6. Before certifying, the Accrediting Department and the board shall consider all qualifications including experience and ability as a parliamentarian, service to AIP, and dedication to the improvement of parliamentary procedure.
Section 4. Examinations. The Accrediting Department shall be responsible for administering written and oral examinations according to rules developed by the Accrediting Department. The rules shall be reported to the Board of Directors whenever changed.
Section 5. Continuing Education To retain status as a Certified Parliamentarian or a Certified Professional Parliamentarian each member shall, at least once every seven years complete a continuing education activity as approved by the Accrediting Department and the Board of Directors.
Proviso: All certified members who wish to retain their certification shall have fulfilled the continuing education requirement by January 1, 2006.
Section 6. Title No member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians shall use the title Certified Parliamentarian or Certified Professional Parliamentarian, the initials CP or CPP or have the privileges of a Certified Parliamentarian or Certified Professional Parliamentarian until the date when a vote of the AIP Board of Directors approves reclassification.
AIP Standing Order 7. Accrediting Department.
7.1 Division Chairs. The division chairs shall be appointed by the Accrediting Director. The chairs shall coordinate the activities of their respective divisions as directed by the Accrediting Director. Division chairs shall have held the classification of CPP for at least two (2) years at the time of appointment.
7.2 Examinations. The Accrediting Department shall notify the examinee of the written examination score within two (2) months of the examination. Examinees shall receive a report identifying subject areas requiring improvement. The Accrediting Director shall send a master copy of each examination to headquarters for file.
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Last updated 2008-01-03 |