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| Question | Answer |
| How many countries are in the RICS? | Europe = 50; North and Latin America = 53; Oceania = 25 ; ASEN = 13; North & South Asia =12; Middle East & Africa = 38 TOTAL = 191 |
| Where is the RICS international HQ? | Great George Street, London |
| What is the motto of the RICS? | "Est Modus in Rebus" There is measure in all things |
| What is the RICS? | High profile international institutions that offers advice on property, construction, PM, dispute resolution and environmental issues to various clients and the public |
| What is the role of the RICS? | 4 main roles 1. REGULATION 2. KNOWLEDGE + BP 3. PUBLIC AFFAIRS 4. RESEARCH AND ECO ANALYSIS |
| What is the Agenda for change 1998? | Aim = ensure RICS capable of serving /meet needs of public + members Aim = shape structure + policy to make RICS global, relevant to members, ready for 21C |
| Key Changes of Agenda for Change 1998? | 1. est. world regions 2. replace 7 divisions with 16 faculties (now 17 Pro Gps) 3. inc electronic communication 4. change from ARICS to MRICS |
| What was the Brooke Review 2003 | review of changes bought by agenda for change due to general dissatisfaction from members |
| What changes did the Brooke review introduce? | 1. creation of member zones on the RICS website 2. Streamlined and targeted email alerts |
| How many professional groups (faculties) are in the RICS? | 17 |
| Name five RICS Professional Groups | 1. QS and Construction 2. Dispute Resolution 3. Project Management 4. Geomatics 5. Minerals and Waste |
| What are the duties of each professional group? | 1. Guidance + international stnd 2. APC + ATC competencies 3. Contributing to policy formation 4. Specialist and research info 5. Contribute to CPD topics 6. QA over use of specialist charted dis |
| What is the governing structure of the RICS? | 1. gov by 70 stong council - chaired by pres 2. meets 3 x yr 3. supported by no. of boards - reg. spec faculties etc. 4. new pres each yr 5. member of council r elected + 4yr term |
| What is the UK structure of the RICS | 3 national associations - england & wales; Scotland; N. Ireland Each assoc has a council - elected mbrs eng & wales has 10 regional boards |
| Where are the world regional offices of the RICS? | Coventry; Brussels; NYC; HK; Sydney; Dubai; Bryanston (SA) |
| What are the types of qualified members? | FRICS MRICS AssocRICS |
| How many ethical standards are there? | TOTAL = 5 1. Act with integrity 2. Always provide a high stnd of service 3. Act in a way that promotes trust in the pro 4. Treat others with respect 5. Take responsibility |
| How o you become FRICS? | 1. apply & complete a report highlighting at least 1 of the following & supported by 2 FRICS referees. this is assesed by the board a) acedemic achievement; b) contrib to RICS; c) promote profession |
| When were the rules of conduct introduced? | July 2007 |
| How has the rules of conduct changed and why? | 1. clearer; 2. more user friendly; 3. from 60 pgs to 10; 4. chng disciplinary procedures; 5. Life long learning gone - new sufficient amount (identify, plan, record); 6. separate rules for members and firms |
| How many rules of conduct are for members and how many for firms? | MEMBERS = 9 FIRMS = 15 |
| What are the rules of conduct for members? | 1. general interpretation; 2. general communication; 3. professional behavior; 4. competence; 5. service; 6. CPD; 7. solvency; 8. info to RICS; 9. co-operation |
| What are the rules for firms? | 1. gen interprutation; 2. gen communication; 3. conduct of business; 4. competence; 5. service; 6. training on CPD; 7. complaints handling; 8. clients money; 9. PII; 10. advertising; 11. solvency; 12. incapacity/death (sole); 13. use of designations; 14. info to RICS; 15. co-operation |
| Which firms are regulated by the RICS? | those with 50% or over partners/directors that are members of the RICS those with less that have applied (voluntarily) |
| Which firms are regulated by the RICS? | Those with 50% or over (members) partners/directors that are members those with less that have applied (voluntary) |
| What sort of information do registered firms have to send to the RICS annually? | 1. Type of business and staffing 2. Nature of clients 3. CHP details and records 4. PI insurance details 5. whether the firm holds clients money |
| Name some of the topics on which the RICS publishes help sheets documents | CPD Guidance for firms Advice for sole practitioners Registration for firms |
| Name some of the topics which the RICS publishes policy documents? | PI Insurances Redress Use of firms designation "regulated by RICS" |
| In the case of a breach of a rule of conduct what is the procedure? | 2009 V4 (2012) rules for disciplinary procedures not every shortcoming triggers investigation 1st step - formal investigation by Head of regs the RICS can request info/visit & inspect to investigate compliance members must cooperate fully |
| What does the RICS stand for? | Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors |
| Who is the current president of the RICS | Allan Collett |
| Who is the president elect of the RICS? | Michael Newey 2012-2013 (took office on 2/7/2012) |
| Who is the Chief Executive of the RICS? | Sean Tompkins |
| Who is the Senior vice president of the RICS? | Louise Brook-Smith |
| Who is the Vice President of the RICS? | Chris Fossick (2011 - 2014) Martin Bruhl (2011 - 2014) Roobert Meyhew (2012 - 2015) |
| Who is the honorary Secretary of the RICS? | Robert Mahoney |
| Who is the honorary treasurer of the RICS? | Bill Gater |
| Who is the chair of the QS and construction faculty in the RICS? | David Bucknell OBE |
| Who is the local RICS MATRICS Chairperson | Richard Wickins (2012 - 2013) |
| What is the royal charter? | Awarded in 1881 by queen vic "maintain and promote usefulness of the profession for public advantage". |
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