def can_assign_proficiencies(self):
<EOL>return True<EOL>
Tests if this user can alter proficiency/objective bank mappings.

        A return of true does not guarantee successful authorization. A
        return of false indicates that it is known mapping methods in
        this session will result in a ``PermissionDenied``. This is
        intended as a hint to an application that may opt not to offer
        assignment operations to unauthorized users.

        return: (boolean) - ``false`` if mapping is not authorized,
                ``true`` otherwise
        *compliance: mandatory -- This method must be implemented.*