Public Certified Guide Database
Public Certified [Company Name] Guide Database
I. Introduction
A. Purpose
The purpose of this database is to provide those from the public or professionals in the field with the information they need to make decisions about their engagement with [Company Name]-certified guides. It serves as a public-facing representation of our commitment to ethical practice and transparency
B. Function
The function of this database is twofold:
1. Explanation of Guides' Practice: The database provides a central place for the public to learn about [Company Name] Certified Guides, including:
○ Jurisdictions in which they function and related licensure
○ Specializations
○ Relevant links to their websites, publications, etc
○ Any other relevant information about their work
2. Standing of Certification Status: It provides transparency to prospective clients or peer professionals regarding the status of a guide's certification Possible statuses include:
○ Active/In good standing
○ Pending review
○ Lapsed in renewal
○ Suspended
○ Revoked
i For any certification revoked due to an ethical breach of [Company Name]'s Code of Conduct, the database will note this and give a brief explanation of the nature of the breach and the reason for the revocation of the guide's certification
○ Other relevant statuses
II. Database Maintenance and Updates
This database will be updated regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance Changes in certification status, particularly those due to ethical breaches, will be updated swiftly in accordance with the Grievance and Transformative Justice Policy and Protocol
III. Relationship to Other Ethics Infrastructure Components
This database works in conjunction with other components of the [Company Name] Ethics Infrastructure, including:
1. The Code of Ethics [add link]
2 The Code of Conduct for Guides [add link]
3. The Grievance and Transformative Justice Policy and Protocol [add link]
4. The Guide Certification and Supervision Requirements [add link]