Landscape Institute

Question 1

What does the LI do?

Answer 1

• Protects status of membership
• Promotes the profession
• Regulates profession - Code of conduct + entry qualifications
• Governs its members

Question 2

As a member of the LI what must you do?

Answer 2

Members (corporate/ not) agree to:

• Code of Conduct
• Terms of the Royal Charter
• By-Laws & Regulations

Question 3

What is the Code of Conduct?

Answer 3

• Applies to all members irrespective of grade / level.
• members are governed by the code.
• Central to professional life of members.
• Incorporates bribery Act 2010.
• Incorporates ethics and values and principals of good practice.

• Aim
To protect interests of the client
To maintain the status of the profession to the public
To protect the public and the profession

3 main themes Promoting…
Professional attitudes
Professional competence
Trust in professional relationships

Question 4

What happens if someone is found to be in breach of the code?

Answer 4

Breach of the code = unacceptable professional conduct / competence / criminal conviction

LI can enforce a breach of the Code through disciplinary proceedings.
LI members must report a breach to LI

Question 5

What is the Royal Charter?

Answer 5

• LI ‘granted Royal Charter status’ 1997
• Member of the LI = protected by Charter

Only members and fellows entitled to use the title ‘Chartered member of the LI’

Gov has stat duty to consult the LI on Landscape matters

Charter sets out the objects of the LI….

Question 6

What are the objects of the LI?

Answer 6

Charter sets out the objects of the LI….

• To protect, conserve and enhance the natural and built environment.
• To promote research and education
• To determine and uphold the standard of the profession – through education, qualification, competence, conduct, experience and training.

Question 7

What are the By-Laws & Regulations

Answer 7

The By-Laws detail the structure and governance of the organisation, arising from the provisions of the Royal Charter.

Regulations support by-laws with further information.

Question 8

What is the governance and Structure of the LI?

Answer 8

Governed by: Board of Trustees

Advised by: Advisory Council:

Committees: 3 standing committees advise on their area

• education and membership
• technical,
• policy & communication

Subcommittees and working groups

Question 9

What are some of the LI current policies?

Answer 9

Climate emergency declaration
12 Key Asks Publication (includes brexit)
Greener Recovery (covid + economy + climate)