CMS4S 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 CMS4S Council.

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

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

   2. Misrepresentation on an application or submission of incorrect information in any communication to CMS4S, Inc.

   3. Proven charges of incompetence.

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 "Complaint and Hearing Procedure" contained in Section 3 of the Policies & Procedures.

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 (3) or more years, re-application forcertification will be necessary.