Section 3

Chartered Geologist

3.1 A Fellow with not less than five years' relevant postgraduation experience in the profession and practice of geology may apply to Council to be validated as a Chartered Geologist in accordance with criteria and procedures established by Regulations. A non-returnable Validation Fee shall be payable at the time of application. An aggrieved candidate may appeal under the Grievance Procedure [5.2].

3.2 A Chartered Geologist shall be required to pay an Annual Registration Fee which shall form a separately identifiable component in the Society's accounts applied to the advancement of professional excellence and ethical standards in the Earth Sciences.

3.3 A Chartered Geologist shall be entitled to adopt the style "CGeol FGS".