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PREAMBLE TO LIMITED PRACTICE OFFICER RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Rule LPORPC 1.1 - COMPETENCE

Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. LPORPC 1.1

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Rule LPORPC 1.1 - COMPETENCE

An LPO shall provide competent LPO services. Competence requires the knowledge, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary to provide the LPO services. Not every LPO is competent to provide LPO services for every transaction.

Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. LPORPC 1.1

Comment

Continuing competence is an ongoing core professional obligation. To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, an LPO should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice relevant to LPO duties, engage in continuing study and education and comply with all continuing education requirements to which the LPO is subject. The rule also reminds the LPO that the competence required for a particular transaction is neither universal nor automatic.