The Member failed to respond to repeated requests by CPABC staff to provide documentary support for continuing professional education activities the Member reported. Pursuant to Bylaw 603, the Membership Committee made a report to the Investigation Committee concerning the Member’s lack of co-operation. An investigation was subsequently authorized, and the Member failed to co-operate with the investigation. Subsequently the Member provided the Committee with representations that there were significant personal circumstances which affected the Member’s conduct of this matter.
The Investigation Committee determined that the Member contravened Rules of the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct as follows:
101.1 - Compliance with governing legislation, bylaws, regulations and the Code
104 - Requirement to co-operate
201.1 - Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
The Committee recommended that the Member:
- accept a reprimand;
- pay expenses of $769 plus GST of $38.45; and
- within 60 days, provide support that is satisfactory to the Membership Registration Manager for their continuing professional development reports for 2014 to 2016.