Alabama Administrative Code
Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
Chapter 364-X-7 - REFERENCES
Section 364-X-7-.02 - References

(1) The applicant shall furnish on his/her application for licensing the names an addresses of at least five (5) references.

(2) At least three (3) of the five (5) references shall be professional geologists having personal knowledge of the geologic experience of the applicant.

(3) Two (2) of the five- (5) references may attest to the moral character, reputation integrity and community standing of the applicant.

(4) All references should know the applicant personally and should be able to issue judgments concerning the applicant's experience, ability, character and/or reputation.

(5) Accurate statements of fact from responsible references covering the applicant's experience are necessary.

(6) References dated more than one (1) year prior to Board review are not acceptable.

(7) A current member of the Board may serve as a reference for an applicant, but must recuse from the Board's discussion and consideraton of the applicant, including final vote.

(8) The Board may occasionally find it necessary to correspond directly with a reference to seek clarification or amplification of the reference's original statements, which may have been unfavorable, questionable, or simply inadequate to substantiate experience claimed by the applicant. If the reference fails or declines to furnish the necessary information within a reasonable time, all information submitted by that reference may be disregarded in consideration of the application involved and the applicant will be so notified, and additional references requested.