Chartered Institute of Public Relations
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The
Chartered Institute of Public Relations (
CIPR) is a professional body in the
United Kingdom for
public relations practitioners. Founded as the Institute for Public Relations in 1948, CIPR was awarded Chartered status by the
Privy Council of the United Kingdom in 2005 and added "Chartered" to its name. As of late 2012, CIPR had 10,095 members. The association provides training and education, publishes a code of conduct and hosts awards and events. It is governed by a board of directors led by a president who is elected each year.
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