The Professions

There is no central government as we would understand it. There are several central points of 'Societal Management' - e.g. The Profession of Professions or the Profession of (Applied) Philosophy.

The Societal Management Professions: -

• The Profession of Professions

• The Profession of (Applied) Philosophy (Includes Ethics)

• The Profession of Judicial Review

• The Profession of Physical Standards (Standards and Measurements)

• The Security Profession (InterPol)

• The Education Profession (although there are several independent agencies)

The Profession of Professions manages the quality and function of all other Professions. No organisation can be called a Profession unless it holds a licence issued from the Profession of Professions. All Professions must: -

• have a clear, publicly documented description of their services

• have an accountable Executive Council

• hold regular open and fully democratic meetings

• have an authorized ethical code of conduct

• have a set of complaints and arbitration procedures for clients

• have a set of complaints and arbitration procedures for members

• have a vetted training program

• have a series of clear criteria for qualification within the Profession

• have a clear documented set of fees and benefits

• publish their accounts every month

The Profession of Philosophy is responsible for the defining and drafting of the Primary Laws (those Laws that cut across all Professions). It also provides advice on ethics and code of conduct and where and how these apply in different circumstances. There seems to be no equivalent function on our own planet.