If a complaint is settled with the assistance of a mediator, the Investigative Committee may proceed with a preliminary investigation under which…

ASET regulated members are governed by the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (EGPA) of Alberta. The disciplinary and investigative processes for members are strictly defined within this provincial legislation. According to Section 47 of the EGPA, even if a complaint against a regulated member is settled with the assistance of a mediator, the Investigative Committee retains the statutory authority to proceed with a preliminary investigation, or the Discipline Committee may proceed with a hearing. This provision ensures that professional standards, ethical obligations, and public safety are maintained regardless of private or mediated settlements.

A: The ASET Code of Ethics dictates professional conduct but does not provide the statutory legal framework or jurisdictional powers for the Investigative Committee.

B: The Workers' Compensation Act deals with workplace injuries, insurance, and compensation, not the professional discipline of engineering technologists.

C: The Occupational Health and Safety Act governs workplace safety standards and hazard mitigation, not the professional regulatory investigations of ASET members.

Government of Alberta. Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (RSA 2000, c E-11), Part 5 (Discipline), Section 47. Available at Alberta King's Printer.

Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET). Professional Practice Exam Study Guide: Regulatory Framework and Disciplinary Process.