1. (a) If a certificate or registration holder cannot complete an engagement or employment assignment in a manner that complies with the requirements of this chapter, the certificate or registration holder shall withdraw from the engagement or resign from the employment assignment.
2. (b) If a certificate or registration holder withdraws from an engagement or resigns from an employment assignment pursuant to this section, the certificate or registration holder shall inform the client or employer of the withdrawal or resignation.
3. (c) Interpretive Comment: Any withdrawal or resignation shall preferably be in writing. A certificate or registration holder shall comply with the requirements of §501.75 of this title (relating to Confidential Client Communications) and §501.90(17) of this title (relating to Discreditable Acts) regarding confidential information of clients and employers during and after a withdrawal or resignation executed pursuant to this section. For purposes of this section, an engagement commences once an engagement letter is signed by the client, time is charged to the engagement, or compensation is received by a certificate or registration holder in connection with an engagement or employment assignment.

Source Note:The provisions of this §501.78 adopted to be effective April 7, 2004, 29 TexReg 3475.