Ethics Flashcards
What is the role of the RICS?
To advance the highest ethical and technical standards.
To protect clients and consumers by enforcing standards and code of best practice.
To provide expert impartial advice.
What is your RICS membership number?
6781766
Who is the president of the RICS?
Ann Gray (April 2023)
Who is the president elect of the RICS?
Tina Paillet (April 2023)
Who is the vice president of the RICS?
Vacant (April 2023)
Who is the head of regulation in the RICS?
Dame Janet Paraskeva
Who is the head of the privy council?
Lord President - Jacob Rees Mogg
Who is the CEO RICS?
Richard Collins (Oct 2021) - Interim
Replaced Sean Tompkins
How many members of the RICS are there?
140,000 across 146 countries
What is the RICS London HQ address?
12 Great George Street (Parilament Square)
Westminster
London
SW1P 3AD
What does RICS stand for?
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
What is the meaning of the RICS Motto?
The motto is ‘Est Modus in Rebus’ which in Latin translates to ‘There is measure in all things’.
What is Lionheart?
An independent charity run by RICS professionals, for RICS professionals.
Benevolent fund established over 100 years ago.
Services include a range from financial support, health and wellbeing packages, free professional counselling, work related support and legal advice.
When was the RICS Founded?
1868
Why do you want to be a chartered surveyor?
RICS is the largest international property institution in the world. I will receive global recognition and become part of an international professional community.
I will have elite professional status, guidance, information and support.
What is the role of the Standards and Regulation Board?
It has exclusive responsibility for strategy, policy and operational oversight of the standards, entry and admission to the profession, as well as regulatory functions of the RICS.
What is the RICS Matrics?
It supports new members entering the profession, as well as helping shape the future of surveying and grow the size and respect of the profession.
What is the Royal Charter?
Awarded in 1881 by Queen Victoria.
The Royal Charter requires the RICS to promote usefulness in the profession.
What are the various RICS statuses?
Trainee
Student
Graduate
Assoc RICS
Member RICS
Fellowship RICS
How many RICS professional groups are there?
18
Name some RICS faculties?
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Project Management
Valuation
Facilities Management
Dispute Resolution
What is the role of the Governing Council?
Set global strategy, ensure RICS fulfils its Royal Charter obligations and enforce professional standards.
What is the ISO Standard for anti-bribery?
37001
What is the ISO Standard for Corporate Social Responsibility?
26000