Benefits

Fellows are individuals that enjoy all the benefits of the Ambassador category and can use the term Governance Systems Professional (GSP). The GSP designation recognizes knowledgeable governance professionals who adhere to a code of ethics and commit to ongoing professional development.

Only those who have passed the GOVERN for IMPACT Policy Governance Proficiency (PGP) program or those who have attended the Policy Governance Academy^SM and have passed the PGP exam may apply in this category.

Contact [email protected] for more information about the PGP exam.

To maintain this Fellow, GSP title, there will be annual continuing education requirements. There will also be a nominal renewal fee.

If you meet the criteria for Fellow (GSP) and demonstrate that you meet these criteria, then you can choose to join in the Fellow category and have all the benefits of the Fellow, GSP category, including using the professional designation title of Fellow, GSP, such affiliates will also have the benefits of the Ambassador category. 

The GSP Code of Ethics, added June 2019.