Part 2The application

Part 2 - The application

 

2. An application to become an accredited registrar under these Rules can be made to the ACMA at any time.  On receipt of an application the ACMA will advise each representative on the Registrar Coordinating Committee (RCC) about the application.

 

3. An application may take the form of an expression of interest in writing.

 

4. The application must establish the applicant’s credentials for running a registration service and suitability as a registrar.  This may include the credentials and suitability of its controlling entity or entities.  That is, either the applicant or the applicant and its controlling entity or entities may be the organisation that is to be assessed for the purpose of these accreditation procedures.

 

5. To establish the applicant’s credentials for running a registration service, in relation to the applicant and/or the controlling entity or entities of the applicant (the organisation), the application should include:  

• a summary of the organisation’s services, staffing and structure, initiatives in and relationship with, the telecommunications cabling industry and statement of future direction;
• the organisation's constituting documents, such as Rules, Constitution or Memorandum and Articles of Association;
• the names of the organisation's directors and length of service as office holders;
• profiles of the Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent) and senior office bearers of the organisation including length of tenure, experience in the industry and other positions held;
• the organisation's current list of members;
• copies of all codes of practice, ethics and/or conduct that relate to membership of the organisation;
• details of membership fees and other fees and charges associated with the organisation's services;
• details of services provided by the organisation to members and non-members (including consumers);
• an outline of the organisation’s program for assisting members to comply with legislative requirements;
• details of the organisation’s previous initiatives for improving standards in the telecommunications cabling industry, eg. training, and whether these initiatives were measurable and successful;
• copies of the organisation's audited financial statements for the last five years (or since establishment, if less than five years);
• a list describing current insurance policies held by the organisation;
• the number of full time, part time and volunteer staff engaged by the organisation, and their functions and responsibilities;