ABCFP Bylaws - Association of BC Forest Professionals

5.7 Upon receipt of fees as set out in the fee schedule published to the members, council shall
enroll an applicant to the Forestry Pupil category if that person provides evidence satisfactory
to council that he/she:
5.7.1 Possesses qualifications equivalent to those required for admissions to a program
accredited by the association or the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board;
5.7.2 Has had such experience in forestry work as prescribed by council;
5.7.3 Is a Canadian Citizen or otherwise legally eligible to accept work in Canada;
5.7.4 Is of good character and repute; and
5.7.5 Meets all other requirements set out in these bylaws and by resolution or policy of
council.
5.8 Upon receipt of fees as set out in the fee schedule published to the members, council shall
enroll an applicant to the Trainee Forest Technologist category if that person provides evidence
satisfactory to council that he/she:
5.8.1 Has graduated from a forest technologist program recognized by council; or
5.8.2 Not having graduated from a forest technologist program recognized by council,
possesses such academic requirements specified by council; and
5.8.3 Has had such experience in forestry work as prescribed by council; and
5.8.4 Is a Canadian Citizen or otherwise legally eligible to accept work in Canada; and
5.8.5 Is of good character and repute; and
5.8.6 Meets all other requirements set out in these bylaws and by resolution or policy of
council.
5.9 If council is dissatisfied with the evidence submitted by an applicant for enrolment, council
may refuse enrolment until the applicant furnishes satisfactory evidence.
5.10 Forestry Pupils and Foresters-in-Training must satisfy the thesis or professional report
requirements of council and, along with Trainee Forest Technologists, must take such courses,
pass such exams, and attain such work experience as may be required by council before they
shall be eligible for registration.
5.11 Any Enrolled Member who does not conform to the requirements outlined in the Foresters
Act, these bylaws, resolutions of council, and the policies and procedures published by council
from time-to-time, shall be liable to have his/her application for enrolment rejected or his/her
enrolment suspended or cancelled as the case may warrant.
Retired Registered Members
5.12 There shall be two (2) categories of retired registered members:
5.12.1 Retired members; and
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