Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism Flashcards

1
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RICS Motto

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Est Modus in Rebus- There is measure in all things.

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2
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Mission statement

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To qualify and equip our professionals to the highest level.
To promote and enforce standards.
To lead solutions to the major challenges facing the built environment through professional expertise.

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3
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When was the RICS founded?

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1868

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4
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How is the RICS structured?

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  • The present structure was created by the Agenda for Change 1998- the need to evolve to meet the need of its international member base.
  • Royal Charter was granted by the Privy Council- The RICS is self-regulated, internationally monitored and inspected and not regulated by the Government.
  • The Bye Laws determine how they are regulated.
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5
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What is Bye Law 1?

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Application and definitions.

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6
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What is Bye Law 2?

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Membership and Registration

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7
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What is Bye-Law 3?

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Designations

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8
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What is Bye Law 4?

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Contributions to funds

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9
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What is Bye Law 5

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Conduct

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10
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What is Bye Law 6?

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Governing Council, Officers & Staff

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What is Bye Law 7?

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Subordinate Boards, Committees and Groups

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12
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What is Bye Law 8?

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Procedure for General Meetings

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13
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What is Bye Law 9?

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Accounts and Audit

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14
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What is Bye Law 10?

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General

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15
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Who manages and agrees the strategy for the RICS?

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The Governing Council

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16
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Where does the audit committee and management board sit in the RICS hierarchy?

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Below the Governing Council, which in turn sits below the Privy Council.

17
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Your sister is a chartered surveyor. You find out that she is working outside of the RICS Rules of Conduct. What do you do?

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I verify the facts and confront her reminding her of her duties as a member of the RICS.
I inform the RICS specifying my relationship to the person and any corrective action which I believe my sister is committed to put in place.