Adopted Amendment

Rater Training Provider Accreditation

Proponent: RESNET Board of Directors

Proposed Changes:

Section 202 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS - Amend as follows:

RESNET Training and Education Committee National Rater Training Provider Accreditation Committee (TPAC) The accreditation committee that reviews and approves applications from Rater Training Providers for national accreditation.

Section 203 TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Amend as follows:

203.1 RESNET Training and Education Committee National Rater Training Provider Accreditation Committee (TPAC)

203.1.1 Composition. The RESNET Training and Education Committee The TPAC shall be composed of an equal number of representatives from Accredited Rater Training Providers, Accredited Rating System Providers, and Certified Home Energy Raters, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the RESNET Board of Directors.

203.1.2 Vacancies. The term of service for the members of the TPAC shall be staggered such that one-third (1/3) of the membership is replaced each year. Vacancies shall be filled by the RESNET Board of Directors.

203.1.3 Leadership. The TPAC shall annually elect a Chairman and any other officers as deemed necessary. The committee shall be responsible for scheduling committee activities and documenting and reporting all activities and actions of the TPAC to National Rater Training Provider Accreditation Body.

203.1.4 Responsibilities. The RESNET Training and Education Committee TPAC shall review and approve the following:

Section 213 APPEALS PROCEDURES - Amend as follows:

213.1 Appeals Procedures for Non-Approved, Suspended, or Revoked Applications

213.1.1 Notification. The national accrediting body shall notify the rater Training Provider and the RESNET Training and Education Committee Training Advisory Committee of any and all disciplinary actions. Additionally, the Committee shall clearly notify the Training Provider of all procedures and rights to remedy.

213.1.2.3 An appeal shall be in writing and sent by certified mail or other method which provides evidence of delivery to the RESNET Executive Director Chairperson of the national accrediting body and shall specify the basis for the appeal.

Justification:

The Rater Training Provider Accreditation Committee was created before the RESNET Board of Directors created the RESNET Training and Education Standing Committee. It is logical that since there is a standing committee that it replace the Rater Training Provider Accreditation Committee.