The Ethics and Appeals Committee shall have the responsibility of holding hearings for RESNET disciplinary actions and resolving appeals of an Application or Renewal Application that has been denied. The Committee shall report to the RESNET Deputy Director.
907.1 Committee Membership
The Ethics and Appeals Committee shall be chaired by a chairperson approved by the RESNET Board of Directors. Nomination of Committee members shall be made by the Chairperson. The Committee shall be composed of six (6) members, including the Chairperson. The Chairperson is a non-voting member of the committee. The entire Committee, including the Chairperson, shall be inactive in the HERS industry. “Inactive” shall mean a member who has not provided services as a Certified HERS Rater, HERS Modeler, Rating Field Inspector, or an accredited Rating Quality Assurance or Training or Software Provider since at least January 1 of the calendar year preceding their nomination to the Committee. Any Committee member who resumes providing services as a Certified HERS Rater, HERS Modeler, Rating Field Inspector, or an accredited Rating Quality Assurance or Training or Software Provider must resign from the Ethics and Appeals Committee.