The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation was conceived over 30 years ago as a resource for any entity or individual involved in the licensure, non-voluntary certification or registration of the hundreds of regulated occupations and professions. Since its inception, CLEAR's membership has included representatives of all governmental sectors, the private sector, and many others with an interest in this field. CLEAR is a dynamic forum for improving the quality and understanding of regulation in order to enhance public protection. Through conferences, services and publications, CLEAR provides the resources for ongoing and thorough communication of international licensure and regulation issues among all those interested in the field. Membership in CLEAR means being a part of the premier international network of professional regulators. CLEAR provides a platform for networking, communication, consultation and peer-learning among the varied stakeholders of the international regulatory community. CLEAR’s members represent diverse segments of the regulatory community including testing professionals, regulatory board and staff members, regulatory agency administrators and researchers and academics, all coming together for one common purpose: to achieve excellence in regulation and public protection.