The following scenarios are dealt with here:
Any queries arising from the above should be first addressed to the Membership Team (membership@rtpi.org.uk) .
Resignation
A member may resign from membership at anytime. They must do so by completing the Resignation from Membership form and return it to the address on the form. In queries in the regard can be made by either writing to the Membership Team (at Royal Town Planning Institute, 41 Botoloph Lane, London, EC3R 8DL) or by email at membership.applications@rtpi.org.uk .
Any unpaid subscription accrued up to the date of resignation plus any arrears and late payment charges will be noted against the member’s record and must be paid upon such time the member chooses to reinstate in the future.
Lapse of membership
If the member does not pay their subscription by the date given in a final reminder despite having been sent at least three requests of payment, then they will be struck off from the Register of Members. The unpaid balance on the member’s subscription account at this date will be noted against the member’s record and must be paid upon such time the member chooses to reinstate in the future.
Suspension of membership
RTPI will suspend a member if it is deemed that it is the appropriate course of disciplinary action against them. During this period of suspension, all privileges of membership are temporarily withdrawn. However, payment terms remain unchanged.
Expulsion of membership
A member’s membership will be terminated immediately if RTPI deems this is the appropriate disciplinary action against them. The unpaid balance on the member’s subscription account at this date will be noted against the member’s record and must be paid upon such time the member chooses to reinstate and RTPI allows such reinstatement in the future.
Deceased members
Upon a verifiable notification of a member’s death, membership is ceased immediately. The executor of the deceased may apply for reimbursement of any unused part of subscription. The subscription year runs between 1 January to 31 December and the reimbursement is calculated on a pro-rata basis based on the number of unused whole months from the date of death.
Taking a break from membership
RTPI has no facility to take account of those members who wish to suspend membership and take a break from membership. The only action available is to resign from membership (see how above) and reinstate later.
However, the member can ask to take an Absence of Leave. They should contact the Membership Team for more details. This leave is allowed solely at the discretion of RTPI.
Reinstatement
When a member wishes to reinstate to a class of membership they will need to complete a reinstatement application form.
Apart from licentiate, student and retired membership classes, the member has to demonstrate that they have at least 50 hours of CPD (continuing professional development) prior to the date of the application.
For all membership classes any unpaid subscription balance recorded at the point of when the membership was terminated must be paid before reinstatement can be allowed. The Subscriptions Team should be contacted to obtain this amount.
A reinstatement administration fee of currently £50 is payable for all members other than Licentiates and Student members.
Members who are removed from the Register of Members and then contact RTPI within two weeks of the date of the letter which advises their of removal may reinstate immediately, subject to settlement if all arrears within that time. In addition all members except Licentiates and Students, will also be required to pay a £50 administration fee. No reinstatement application form needs to be completed in this instance.
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