Article III - Registration, Fees and Meetings

Section 1. Registrants

A person who (1) successfully completes the requirements for certification established by CPSWQ, (2) remains current in his or her requirements for Professional Development Units (PDUs), (3) remains current in paying all fees associated with such certification and renewal, and (4) subscribes and adheres to the purposes, policies and code of conduct and ethics of CPSWQ shall receive certification as being a “Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality” and shall be listed by CPSWQ as a Registrant in good standing. Registrants in good standing shall be treated as the members of this nonprofit corporation and shall be entitled to have voting privileges in connection with CPSWQ activities that are brought before the Registrants.

Section 2. Fees

The CPSWQ Council shall establish fees for applicants seeking certification by CPSWQ and a schedule of annual renewal fees of Registrants who have previously been certified. Certification of a Registrant shall be suspended if required fees are not paid per the Certification Procedures and Standards, Article II, Section 3.

Section 3. Meetings

At the Annual Meeting, the Registrants in good standing who are in attendance shall have the right to vote on matters brought to the registry.