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Membership
Article 10 — Membership - General
1. The privilege of membership in CISC shall be granted by the Provincial Executive Committee responsible for the operation of the Provincial Bureau concerned.
2. Membership shall be restricted as defined in Article 11 and in accordance with respective Provincial Constitutions.
3. CISC members shall demonstrate meaningful participation as defined in Article 3.6 in order to retain membership status.
Article 11 — Membership Categories
1. Category I - Police Agency
- The agency has full police officer authority provided under a Canadian federal or provincial police act. The primary role of the agency is law enforcement and the agency contributes to the criminal intelligence process.
2. Category II - Agency with Specific Law Enforcement Role
- The agency has specific but limited law enforcement responsibilities. Its authority is provided under specific federal and/or provincial legislation (e.g. Customs Act, Immigration Act, Provincial Wildlife Act).
- Category II Membership may be granted to a foreign law enforcement or intelligence agency if, as determined by the respective Provincial Executive Committee, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the broader criminal intelligence community.
3. Category III - Agency with Role Complementary to Law Enforcement
- The agency has no direct law enforcement authority but provides assistance to law enforcement agencies.
Article 12 — Suspension or Revocation
Membership may be suspended or revoked by the respective Provincial Executive Committee in accordance with CISC Regulations.
Article 13 — Re-instatement
Membership may be re-instated by the respective Provincial Executive Committee in accordance with CISC Regulations.
