Membership

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FARB Member Benefits

  • The opportunity to exchange information and engage in programs and joint activities relating to the licensing of professionals.
  • A forum for cooperation in solving the mutual problems of participating associations.
  • Engagement in activities to improve the standards of the professions, the delivery of services and the services of regulatory licensing agencies for the welfare and protection of the public.
  • Educational opportunities and legal updates for lawyers who represent regulatory boards.
  • Shared information on the education of professionals, including accreditation of schools and continuing education programs.
  • Communication and discussion regarding the latest assessment techniques for associations of regulatory boards and their members.
  • Discounted registration fee for designated representatives to attend the FARB Forum
  • Free access to all FARB publications including:
    • FARB Generic Model Practice Act
    • FARB Model Code of Conduct for Board Members
    • FARB Model Application for Licensure and Renewal

Membership Categories

FARB bylaws establish and define the various classes of membership as follows:

Full members of this corporation shall be associations of regulatory boards and other not-for-profit associations determined by the board of directors to administer services and programs consistent with FARB’s tax status and public protection mission. Full member benefits extend to all Full member association staff, and association elected and appointed volunteer leaders.
(Dues based on organization’s annual budget; please contact FARB office for details)

State/Commonwealth/Territory/District/Provincial members (referred to as State members) of this corporation shall be recognized at the State membership category with membership benefits extending to all regulatory board members, governmental agencies members, attorney general members and other state employees involved in the regulation of licensed professions or occupations of such State member.
January 1 - December 31 of current year: $1,500.00

Governmental Agency members of this corporation shall be governmental agencies which oversee boards involved in the regulation of licensed professions or occupations. Governmental Agency member benefits extend to all agency staff and representative board attorney(s).
January 1 - December 31 of current year: $750.00

Regulatory Board members of this corporation shall be governmental regulatory boards involved in the regulation of a licensed profession or occupation. Regulatory Board member benefits extend to all regulatory member board staff, current serving board members, and representative board attorney(s).
January 1 - December 31 of current year: $150.00

Affiliate members of this corporation shall be non-governmental professional certifying or credentialing bodies or organizations. Affiliate member benefits extend to association/organization staff, and association/organization elected and appointed volunteer leaders.
January 1 - December 31 of current year: $500.00

Supporting members of this corporation shall be companies, corporations and other entities that provide goods and services to associations of regulatory boards and their members. Supporting member benefits extend to one supporting member designated as the primary contact for purposes of member communications, and up to three additional member designated employees may attend/participate concurrently in FARB sponsored events at FARB preferred member rates.
January 1 - December 31 of current year: $1,000.00

Individual members of this corporation shall be individuals who have an interest in the regulation of professions and/or occupations and desire to support the mission and goals of FARB. Member benefits are limited to the individual member.
January 1 - December 31 of current year: $75.00