Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers’ Association Presentation to the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers’ Association

Continuing Professional Development Road Map for Today’s Discussion Theory and Principles Overview of 2005-2009 CPD Cycle Audit Process Results of 2005-2009 CPD Cycle

Continuing Professional Development Characteristics of Professionals Commitment to duty above self-interest or personal gain Unique combination of knowledge and skills Can be dangerous to the public or contrary to the public interest

Continuing Professional Development Responsibilities of Professionals Protect the public Achieve appropriate levels of education and experience Maintain a high level of competence and conduct 4

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles “It is the self-governing profession’s responsibility to establish a program of Continuing Professional Development to ensure that its members maintain a high level of technical competence and professional conduct.” 5

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Technology expands Methodologies and procedures are modified Professional standards evolve Comfortable routines 6

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Legal requirements – Saskatchewan Justice “Whether the group requesting self-regulation will serve to protect the public against incompetence and misconduct that could affect the life, health, welfare, safety or property of the public and whether it is in the public interest that the group be given self-regulation.” 7

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Legal requirements – The Assessment Appraisers Act 3.1(1) It is the duty of the association at all times: (a) to serve and protect the public; and (b) to exercise its powers and discharge its responsibilities in the public interest 8

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Legal requirements – The Assessment Appraisers Act 3.1(2) The objects of the association are: (a) to regulate the practice of the members and to govern the members in accordance with this Act, the regulations, and the bylaws; 9

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Legal requirements – The Assessment Appraisers Act 3.1(2) The objects of the association are: (b) to assure the public of the knowledge, skill, proficiency and competency of members in the practice of assessment appraisals. 10

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Legal requirements – The Assessment Appraisers Act 14(2) Subject to this Act, regulatory bylaws may be made … for …: (i) setting standards for continuing education and the participation of members in continuing education; 11

Continuing Professional Development Theory and Principles Other Accepted and expected practice of professional associations All legislation in Saskatchewan contains these provisions Non-regulated professions also provide continuing professional development programs 12

Continuing Professional Development Overview of Last Cycle New to some of you … familiar to others Started January 1, 2005 – ended December 31, 2009 13

Continuing Professional Development Overview of Last Cycle Common Misconceptions Number of credit hours for certain activities University courses (one term) – 39 credit hours LG courses – 25 credit hours IAAO courses (one week) – 30 credit hours 14

Continuing Professional Development Overview of Last Cycle Common Misconceptions Activities that do not qualify for credit hours Business meetings Client meetings Training on company-specific business processes 15

Continuing Professional Development Overview of Last Cycle Common Misconceptions CPD cycle timing Established cycle January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014 Not tied to employment start date Not tied to education stream start date 16

Continuing Professional Development Overview of Last cycle Professional Practice Seminar (page 3) Required on two fronts Mandatory course for MAAS and MRAAS Mandatory once every five-year cycle for CPD Must pass exam associated with seminar On-line courses available 17

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Process Review credits posted to members’ accounts Identify members who are short the required credits Provide reminders to members to update records

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Process Provide reminders to members to update records November 6, 2009 – formal letter April 29, 2010 – email May 12, 2010 – email June 21, 2010 – formal letter 19

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Process Members with required credits posted Randomly select 20% Request supporting documentation and review Advise whether found compliant or non-compliant If non-compliant Explain, clarify and provide additional time to comply 20

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Process Members without required credits posted Deemed non-compliant Forwarded to Professional Conduct Committee Flagged for audit at end of subsequent cycle 21

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Supporting Documentation Course name and description Institution that provided course Instructor name Completion date of course Transcript or proof of completion Number of instructional hours (with proof) Ensure document is signed by proper authority 22

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Principles Twofold To protect the public interest To develop our members professionally 23

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Principles Emphasis on education this time around Learning curve – get familiar with program Provide opportunity to comply 24

Continuing Professional Development Audit – Principles If opportunities not taken Range of penalties for non-compliance Can result in loss of membership, designation and licence Appeal process available 25

Continuing Professional Development 2005-2009 CPD Cycle – Results 178 members were reviewed by the Education Committee 151 complied (1st group) … 27 did not (2nd group) 1st group (compliant) … 30 out of 151 were audited Council volunteered as well (11 members) 41 audited … 35 found compliant Remaining 6 out of 41 given 30 days to comply … and did 26

Continuing Professional Development 2005-2009 CPD Cycle – Results 2nd group of 27 (non-compliant) Forwarded to Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) 24 eventually complied with CPD Guidelines PCC recommended no disciplinary measures 27

Continuing Professional Development 2005-2009 CPD Cycle – Results Remaining 3 members Forwarded to Discipline Committee (DC) DC reviewed files and held hearing Suspended all 3 members … gave 60 days to reply 28

Continuing Professional Development 2005-2009 CPD Cycle – Results 1 of 3 suspended members replied Worked to comply with CPD Guidelines … and did Suspension lifted Full membership restored 29

Continuing Professional Development 2005-2009 CPD Cycle – Results 2 of 3 suspended members did not reply Expelled from Association Names struck from Association register No longer qualified to hold designation or licence 30

Continuing Professional Development 2005-2009 CPD Cycle – Results Overall results Before audit … 85% of members complied After audit … 99% of members complied 31

Continuing Professional Development Web-Site Design Changes Web-site now provides Members can change their own CPD records Running total of credit hours Changes still coming Drop-down boxes for type of activity Specified number of hours per activity 32

Continuing Professional Development Summary CPD is a required process CPD cycle – set in CPD Guidelines (page 2) Professional Practice Seminar – required every 5 years Audit Process Timing – no post-cycle reminders Overall good results – 85% initial, 99% overall 33

Continuing Professional Development Questions? 34