Members are removed from the Institute’s membership register if they have resigned or if they have not paid their annual subscription fee. Members who have not paid their subscriptions by the beginning of the year are sent at least three requests for payment and a final warning and are removed from the register only if no response is received to the final notification. It is important to let the Institute know when you move address so that letters do not go astray. Members whose subscriptions are paid by their employers should ensure that the Institute receives fees on time.

Removal from the register is not the same as suspension or termination of membership. A member can be suspended or terminated for a serious breach of the Institute’s Code of Professional Conduct. The Institute makes a careful distinction between removal from the register and suspension or termination. Members removed from the register can apply for reinstatement whenever they wish to rejoin the Institute.

Former members of the RTPI whose membership has lapsed can for a short time take advantage of a one-off subscription arrears amnesty.

For a limited period, the RTPI will waive any existing subscription arrears owed prior to 1 January 2010, for those who wish to reinstate their membership. This offer will be available for a six month period from 1st January until 30th June 2010. After this point, reinstating members will once again become liable for their outstanding arrears.

Reinstatement to Membership will involve:

Completion of a reinstatement application form, including evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) activity for the last two years.
Payment of a £50 administrative fee.
Applications for Reinstatement under this amnesty will be considered by the Membership Panel through the normal process.

Application for Reinstatement

Reinstatement to membership is by application. Reinstatement to Licentiate Membership is considered on every Friday and to Student Membership on the first day of every month.  All other reinstatements are considered at quarterly meetings of the Membership Panel.

Further information is available from membership@rtpi.org.uk

APPLICATION FORM FOR REINSTATEMENT

APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES

Fees for Reinstatement

All former members wishing to be reinstated to membership must ensure that they have cleared any outstanding subscription fees. Applicants for reinstatement do not have to pay arrears for the entire period between the date membership lapsed and the date reinstated. Arrears are usually due only for the year when membership lapsed.

In addition to arrears, there is also an administration fee payable for reinstatement to all classes of membership except for Licentiate and Student Membership. A single cheque covering both the administration fee and arrears can be submitted with the application form. Cheques should be made payable to the RTPI. Former members are not automatically reinstated to membership by simply clearing outstanding fees. They must apply for formal reinstatement and go through the Institute’s election process.

Former members wishing to be reinstated should first contact the Institute's subscriptions team at subscriptions@rtpi.org.uk or on 020 7929 9463 to find out what their arrears are, if any.

APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

All former members, other than former Student Members engaged in full-or part-time education, must provide evidence of CPD in the application for reinstatement.

Author:

Dushy Large

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

09-Jan-07

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