A regulated member plans to report the unprofessional conduct of another member.

The discipline and enforcement process within a professional regulatory organization like ASET is highly structured to ensure fairness and adherence to governing legislation, such as the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (EGPA). When a member of the profession or the public believes a regulated member has engaged in unprofessional conduct or unskilled practice, the formal complaint must be submitted in writing to the Registrar. The Registrar acts as the legal intake authority and administrative gatekeeper for the disciplinary process. Upon receiving a formal complaint, the Registrar reviews it and typically forwards it to the Investigative Committee to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to a formal hearing before the Discipline Committee. The ASET Council focuses on overall governance, the CEO handles corporate operations, and the Practice Review Board evaluates general competency standards rather than processing initial specific complaints of unethical conduct. Therefore, reporting to the Registrar ensures the complaint enters the legal disciplinary framework correctly as required by the Act.