2nd June 2015, 07:56 PM
Sith Wrote:My understanding is that as the 'upholder of standards' [expects deluge of nonsense] the CIfA investigates transgressions by its members (individual and corporate), based on complaints submitted by a third party.
This ^^^ is a partial truth. The CIfA will first consider if a complaint is worthy of further investigation. IF it is deemed worthy of a follow-up investigation, a panel (of CIfA members) will then deliberate the matter. Each member of the panel should be unbiased & have no connection with the individual or organisation facing the complaint - no CIfA Institute/staff members are involved in making the investigation.
Sith Wrote:Surely if the CIfA were to be the complainant we'd end up in a situation where they would need to approach a third party to do the 'investigating' to demonstrate that there was no bias in operation?
As mentioned, this is what happens already - the 'third party' that carry out the investigation being members, not the CIfA governing body/committee.
The CIfA makes a declaration, after the findings have been made; following this, they'll act as they feel appropriate.
Sith Wrote:Or maybe I just need another cup of tea?
Only if you've nothing stronger.