Failure to do so could lead to suspension of the CMOS Endorsement. V - Notification of Endorsement A Certificate of Endorsement will be issued to successful candidates upon approval by the Weathercaster Endorsement Committee. Endorsed Weathercasters may use the CMOS logo during the period for which the endorsement remains valid. The logo may also be used for professional purposes by the Endorsed Weathercaster. Successful candidates may move their endorsement from station to station without further application to the Society.
Endorsements are valid for a three-year period on a calendar year basis.
Unsuccessful candidates may appeal the negative decision of the Weathercaster Endorsement Committee to the President of CMOS within 90 days of the date of notification. The applicant will have the right to appear in person before the President and selected members of the Executive. Recertification Endorsed Weathercasters are required to recertify their Endorsement by December 31 st following the third year of certification, and every three years thereafter. Other science, mathematical, or distant learning courses will be accepted. The Weathercaster should contact the chairperson of the Weathercaster Endorsement Committee before enrolling in a course to determine its acceptance.