ACCOUNTABILITY

Appeals & Complaints Policy

Clear procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement across our accreditation ecosystem.

Scope

This policy covers appeals and complaints related to IECC's accreditation activities and decisions, including but not limited to application outcome, surveillance decisions, suspension/withdrawal, and conduct of assessments.

  • Appeals concern formal challenges to decisions made by IECC regarding accreditation.
  • Complaints address dissatisfaction regarding processes, behavior, or any aspect of IECC's accreditation activities.

How to Submit

Submissions should be made in writing with sufficient details and supporting evidence.

Timelines & Process

We aim to handle all cases promptly and impartially, with clear documentation at every step.

1

Acknowledgement

Written acknowledgement within 5 business days.

2

Initial Review

Screening and assignment to an appropriate officer within 10 business days.

3

Investigation

Fact-finding and evidence gathering; parties may be contacted for clarifications.

4

Decision

Written outcome issued with reasons; target within 30�?5 business days depending on complexity.

5

Appeal or Escalation

If unsatisfied, escalation to the Appeals Panel, which is independent of those involved in the original decision.

6

Closure & Records

Outcomes recorded; corrective actions tracked where applicable.

Impartiality & Confidentiality

IECC ensures that individuals involved in decisions under review are not part of the appeals adjudication. All submissions are handled confidentially and in line with applicable privacy laws.

Record-Keeping

All appeals and complaints are logged with dates, actions taken, outcomes, and any corrective measures. Aggregated statistics may be reported to enhance transparency.

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