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  6. Rule D2

Rule D2: Practising as a Manager

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  • D2.1: Restriction on practice

    You shall not practise as a manager unless you hold an unrestricted practising certificate.

  • D2.2: Practice management course

    Subject to rule 2.2.3, if you become a manager of a practice unit you shall be obliged to attend a practice management course within a period not exceeding twelve months after the date on which you became such a manager, or such other period as may be determined by the Council in any particular case.

  • D2.3: Associates, Consultants and Employees

    You shall not cause or permit the name of any person to appear on the nameplate or professional stationery of the practice unit of which you are a manager unless that person is:

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  • Advice and Information related to Rule D2.1.3 – Applying for Waiver

    Rule D2.1.3 is intended to promote achievement of the regulatory objectives (in particular those

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