Professional Association. A body in which membership is based on common occupational interests. In this agreement, all signatories are professional associations and not licensing bodies. Certification and membership are voluntary in these professional associations. Activities may include advocacy on behalf of members and the public, qualification approval, organization of conferences, conventions and educational events, publication of position papers and journals for support to their members, accreditation of academic programmes, and establishment of codes of ethics.
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