6 . Our Membership Standards Panel
Our Membership Standards Panel is a sub-committee of the CIRO Board of Governors . Its job is to ensure valid and consistent assessment of applications to ensure the professional standards of the Institution are met in every case .
Drawn from the industry with a wide-ranging knowledge of all railway systems and specialisms on track and train , the membership panel consider each application both individually and collectively . Their recommendations are moderated by the CIRO Board and are subject to quality assurance activity by independent assessment experts .
The Membership Standards Panel meet 5 times a year :
February April June September November
Applications can be submitted at any time , but will only be subject to Membership Standards Panel review at the next available Panel meeting .
7 . Fees
Details of membership fees are available on the CIRO website – membership fees
Upon completion of your upgrade , you will , if applicable , be asked to pay the difference between your old and new annual fee plus the administration fee .
The upgrade fee is payable upon offer of upgraded level .
8 . Contacts
We ’ re here to help , so please get in touch .
Membership Co-Ordinator : Sarah Bevans : membership @ railwayoperators . co . uk Membership Standards : Liz Walker : liz @ railwayoperators . co . uk Membership & Engagement Manager : Kelly Marklove : kelly @ railwayoperators . co . uk
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