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RICS and Ethics
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- 1How 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
- 2Name five RICS Professional Groups1. QS and Construction
2. Dispute Resolution
3. Project Management
4. Geomatics
5. Minerals and Waste - 3What 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 - 4What 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 - 5What is the UK structure of the RICS3 national associations - england & wales; Scotland; N. Ireland
Each assoc has a council - elected mbrs
eng & wales has 10 regional boards - 6Where are the world regional offices of the RICS?Coventry; Brussels; NYC; HK; Sydney; Dubai; Bryanston (SA)
- 7What are the types of qualified members?FRICS
MRICS
AssocRICS - 8How 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 - 9How 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 - 10When were the rules of conduct introduced?July 2007
- 11How many professional groups (faculties) are in the RICS?17
- 12How many rules of conduct are for members and how many for firms?MEMBERS = 9
FIRMS = 15 - 13What 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
- 14What 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
- 15Which 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) - 16Which firms are regulated by the RICS?Those with 50% or over (members)
partners/directors that are members
those with less that have applied (voluntary) - 17What 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 - 18Name some of the topics on which the RICS publishes help sheets documentsCPD
Guidance for firms
Advice for sole practitioners
Registration for firms - 19Name some of the topics which the RICS publishes policy documents?PI Insurances
Redress
Use of firms designation "regulated by RICS" - 20In 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 - 21What is the royal charter?Awarded in 1881 by queen vic
"maintain and promote usefulness of the profession for public advantage". - 22Who is the current president of the RICSAllan Collett
- 23Who is the president elect of the RICS?Michael Newey 2012-2013 (took office on 2/7/2012)
- 24Who is the Chief Executive of the RICS?Sean Tompkins
- 25Who is the Senior vice president of the RICS?Louise Brook-Smith
- 26Who is the Vice President of the RICS?Chris Fossick (2011 - 2014)
Martin Bruhl (2011 - 2014)
Roobert Meyhew (2012 - 2015) - 27Who is the honorary Secretary of the RICS?Robert Mahoney
- 28Who is the honorary treasurer of the RICS?Bill Gater
- 29Who is the chair of the QS and construction faculty in the RICS?David Bucknell OBE
- 30Who is the local RICS MATRICS ChairpersonRichard Wickins (2012 - 2013)
- 31What does the RICS stand for?Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- 32How 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 - 33Where is the RICS international HQ?Great George Street, London
- 34What is the motto of the RICS?"Est Modus in Rebus"
There is measure in all things - 35What 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
- 36What is the role of the RICS?4 main roles
1. REGULATION
2. KNOWLEDGE + BP
3. PUBLIC AFFAIRS
4. RESEARCH AND ECO ANALYSIS - 37What 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 - 38Key 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 - 39What was the Brooke Review 2003review of changes bought by agenda for change due to general dissatisfaction from members
- 40What changes did the Brooke review introduce?1. creation of member zones on the RICS website
2. Streamlined and targeted email alerts
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