1. Membership of “The Institute of Clerk of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland” is open to the following:-
(a) All persons employed in a full time or part-time capacity as a Clerk of Works and Building Inspector.
(b) Any person who satisfies the interview board that they are suitably qualified to act as a Clerk of Works and Building Inspector.

2. Any person wishing to become a member of The Institute of Clerk of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland” must complete and submit an Application Form for Membership.

3. The completed application form, references and other supporting documentation will be brought to the next “Council” Meeting of the The Institute of Clerk of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland” to be processed.

4. Depending on age, references and work experience as a Clerk of Work, the “Council” may decide either of the following options:-
(a) The applicant may be accepted as a member of “The Institute of Clerk of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland”
(b) The applicant may be invited for interview.

5. All applicants requested to attend interview must do so at their own expense, and “The Institute of Clerk of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland” will not be liable for any expenses incurred by the Applicant.

6. The decision of the Interview Board will be brought to the next “Council” Meeting for official ratification by the “Council”.

7. The decision of the “Council” and the Interview Board will be forwarded in writing to the applicant.

8. If successful the applicant must pay the current membership fee or proportion of it as directed by the “Council”.

9. Any unsuccessful applicant may appeal the decision of the “Council” for clarification at the next “Council” meeting.

10. A Certificate of Membership, Memorandum and Articles of Association and Presentation package will be presented to all successful applicants at the next Annual General Meeting of the Institute which usually takes place between 1st January and 31st March each year.

11. The contents of each application will only be discussed at a Council Meeting and held by the Secretary on behalf of the Institute.