Certified Practising Auctioneer Member

A Certified Practising Auctioneer Member:

a)   Must conduct an auction sale at least once a year.  The Board of the AVAA Inc may grant exemption here in extenuating circumstances;

b)   Must be working as an auctioneer at the time of application for membership;

c)   Must have worked as an auctioneer for at least 2 years prior to the time of application for membership or satisfy the Board as to their competence, experience and suitability for this category of membership;

d)   If the Certified Practising Auctioneer conducts auctions and receives money on behalf of a person/business/company,:

1. if acting as a Sole Trader, the Auctioneer must maintain a trust account and must provide the Board with a certificate from a registered company auditor within the meaning of the Corporations Law to the satisfaction of the Board no more than once a year as required under Rule 11.5 hereof; OR
2. If in the employ of a non-corporate member, the company by whom the Auctioneer is employed must maintain a trust account and must provide the Board with a certificate from a registered company auditor within the meaning of the Corporations Law to the satisfaction of the Board no more than once a year as required under Rule 11.5 hereof.

e)   Must, prior to carrying out auctions, not act in such capacity until evidence of professional indemnity insurance has been submitted and approved by the Board; and

f)    Must satisfy the Board as to their competence as an auctioneer and as to their good character.