CTWS Professional Discipline Complaint Form

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CTS requires all Certified Technical Writing Specialists (CTWS) to abide by current CTS Standards of Conduct. When it is believed that a CTWS has violated these Standards of Conduct the first step is to complete this Complaint Form, which starts the formal investigation process.

This Complaint Form must be completed in its entirety, signed, and submitted to CTS, 3195 Dowlen Rd Ste 101-414, Beaumont, Texas 77706-7272, along with all suitable documentation in support of this complaint. Upon receipt, CTS will determine whether an inquiry can be initiated under its authority. Please be advised that CTS will consider only matters regarding possible violations of the CTS Standards of Conduct.

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SECTION I

Your Name (herein referred to as "Complainant"):

______________________________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________ State:___________ Zip:_______________

Phone Number:________________________ E-Mail: __________________________

Relationship to CTS:
Co-Worker, Employer, Employee, Other ________________________

SECTION II

Name of Certificant (must be a CTWS credentialed individual)*:____________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________ State:___________ Zip:_______________

*Comments: __________________________________________________________

Please respond to each of the following:

SECTION III
Cite specific Standards of Conduct alleged to have been violated.

SECTION IV
Cite the nature of your complaint and specific dates and events (please attach supplemental information and documents).

SECTION V
List any other supporting documentation:

IMPORTANT:

1. By signing this form, I affirm that the allegations set forth in this complaint and any accompanying materials are based on my own personal knowledge and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further affirm that I have submitted any and all information and materials that I believe relate to the allegations set forth in the complaint currently available to me, and I will provide CTS with any and all additional information, if any, as it becomes available to me, whether or not requested by CTS. I understand and agree that all information and materials provided by me in connection with this complaint may be considered or used as evidence by CTS.
2. Further, by signing this form, I acknowledge that all information, including a copy of this complaint, any accompanying letters of complaint and supporting documentation will be submitted to CTS and the Certificant (in the event that an inquiry is initiated). I understand that, in the event an investigation is undertaken by CTS, the Certificant will be requested to submit evidence addressing the allegations of the complaint. I understand that information submitted by the Certificant is subject to my further inspection and review and that I will have an opportunity to respond to such information. I further understand that the Certificant will enjoy the same rights with respect to any and all information provided by me and/or learned by CTS.
3. Further, by signing this form, I acknowledge that I must treat all information confidential, and that CTS will keep all information it receives strictly confidential except if it discloses the information to its attorneys, the Certificant, or me, or is required by law, regulation or court order to disclose the information.

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            Complainant Signature                              Date