APEGA 2020 Annual Report

INVESTIGATIONS APEGA safeguards the public from unskilled practice and unprofessional conduct by thoroughly investigating all written complaints against registrants and permit-holding companies. Each complaint is carefully examined by experienced staff in our Investigations Department, with direction from professional volunteers on our Investigative Committee. If sufficient evidence is found, allegations are referred to our Discipline Committee for a formal hearing.

HOW CASES ARE CLOSED

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TERMINATED

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WITHDRAWN

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RDO

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DISCIPLINE HEARING

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MEDIATED

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Discipline Hearing – The Investigative Committee has referred the matter to the Discipline Committee for a formal hearing. Mediated – The Investigative Committee has approved the mediated agreement between the parties. RDO (Recommended Discipline Order) – The member has admitted to unskilled practice, unprofessional conduct, or both, and has agreed to specific sanctions. Terminated – The Investigative Committee has determined the complaint was either frivolous or vexatious or there was

insufficient evidence of unskilled practice, unprofessional conduct, or both. Withdrawn – The complainant has either withdrawn or abandoned the complaint.

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