RAA does not ordain rabbis nor chazzonim.

It does not appoint rabbis nor chazzonim to positions of authority. That is the prerogative of the boards of individual organisations. Therefore, RAA does not have the power to "defrock" rabbis/chazzonim nor to remove them from their elected positions BUT members of RAA have agreed to abide by the following Code of Conduct and evidenced breaches of the Code may lead to the removal of the member from the RAA.

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Clause 7.2(d) of the Rules of Association state

All applicants must agree to the clauses set out in the Rabbinic Code of Conduct where:
(i) he understands and acknowledges that his conduct and behaviour may impact upon the standing, reputation and integrity of his colleagues and the wider Jewish community
(ii) he will, at all times conduct himself in accordance with the Halacha and the laws of the land.
(iii) he will obtain and maintain such accreditation as required by law.
(iv) he will comply with all laws providing for the giving of information, and the making of reports concerning or in any way related to the abuse whether physical, sexual or otherwise of any person, including a child and the commission of any criminal offence. In order to remove any doubt, compliance with this provision applies to circumstances where the member is aware, ought reasonably be aware, or has reasonable grounds to believe that any such abuse or criminal offence may have occurred.
(v) in particular he will provide or arrange for others to provide such assistance as may be necessary or appropriate to assist any victim of abuse or criminal offence and will not shield any perpetrator of abuse or a person who may have committed a criminal offence.
(vi) he will at all times encourage others to conduct themselves in compliance with the Torah and the law of the land.
(vii) he will maintain confidentiality regarding all areas relating to his work as is appropriate and as may be required by law, except as is required by law.
(viii) if he becomes aware of any situation or circumstances which might reasonably be foreseen to expose him to an investigation into his behaviour or conduct by the police or other enforcement agency of government, or where such investigation has commenced he shall promptly notify a member of the Committee.
(ix) he will not issue a Gett or perform a conversion within Australia or New Zealand without authorisation from a recognised Beth Din having jurisdiction.
(x) he will not engage in any activity that would or might reasonably be foreseen to bring the other Rabbis or community into disrepute.

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Clause 12.2 of the Rules document a complaint process.

If members wish to raise a complaint about an RAA member, contact us via the Contact Us page.