3rd June 2006, 05:18 PM
Chartered status for a profession, such as archaeology, would be granted through application to the Privy Council. The Charter is in effect a Royal Charter.
Prior to the granting of Chartered status the PC would normally agree with the applicant body the levels of qualification and monitoring measures required to maintain the chartered standard. Most applicant bodies also need to represent the majority of individuals in the appropriate professional field or show reason why the profession should be regulated through a Chartered body. A vote requiring the affirmation of a fixed percentage of members of the applicant body is also normally part of the deal.
Royal Charters can also be withdrawn.
Apologies in advance if this mail should cause anyone offence ....trying my hardest to stick to the AUP
Prior to the granting of Chartered status the PC would normally agree with the applicant body the levels of qualification and monitoring measures required to maintain the chartered standard. Most applicant bodies also need to represent the majority of individuals in the appropriate professional field or show reason why the profession should be regulated through a Chartered body. A vote requiring the affirmation of a fixed percentage of members of the applicant body is also normally part of the deal.
Royal Charters can also be withdrawn.
Apologies in advance if this mail should cause anyone offence ....trying my hardest to stick to the AUP