The Council for the Teaching Profession was established according to Article 26 of the Education Act on the 29th of July 2008. It consists of 13 members; the President is appointed by the Minister from amongst persons who have the qualifications to serve as magistrate or judge; three registered teachers are appointed by the Minister and chosen from the Directorate for Quality and Standards and the Directorate for Educational Services; four registered teachers are elected by their peers; two registered teachers are appointed following nominations made by the University of Malta; two registered teachers are appointed following nominations made by the Malta Union of Teachers and a parent is nominated by the Parents’ Association.