RICS Background Flashcards
When was the RICS founded?
1868
When did the RICS receive Royal Charter?
1881
How many members are there?
over 130,000
What is Royal Charter?
Method of incorporation granted by the Queen.
What is the RICS Motto?
There is measure in all things
What are the 4 levels of membership?
- MRICS
- FRICS
- AssocRICS
- Trainee
How do you become a fellow?
- 5+ years as MRICS
- Leadership role
- Professional/technical achievement
- Raised the profile of the RICS
How is the RICS Governance Structure shaped?
Royal Charter
Bye Laws
Regulation
What is the Governance Structure of the RICS?
- Privy Council
- Governing Council
- Standards & Regulatory Board / Management Board / Audit Committee
- Management Board comprises 17 professional groups.
What is the role of the Privy Council?
Grants awards and Royal Charter
What is the role of the Governing Council?
Governing Council is the highest governing body, setting global strategy and ensuring RICS fulfils its Royal Charter obligations.
What is the role of the Standards and Regulatory Board?
They are responsible for exercising the standards and regulatory functions of the RICS.
What is the role of the Management Board?
To direct RICS affairs under delegated authority from Governing Council.
Comprised of non-members (independent), members of RICS, and RICS Executives.
What is the role of the Audit Committee?
The Audit Committee operates independently of Governing Council, the Management Board and the Standards and Regulation Board.
Each year it reports to Governing Council on how it has discharged its duties.
Comprises member and non-members.
What is the role of the Regulatory Tribunal?
- regulates the RICS
- fair and independent judicial body
- consists of lay members and RICS members
Who is currently in RICS governing positions?
Chair of Governing Council - Nicholas Maclean (interim)
CEO = Richard Collins (interim)
President = Clement Lau
President Elect = Anna Gray
What is the role of the RICS?
3 main roles:
- Maintain high education and training standards
- Protect consumers through regulations and standards.
- Leading source of information and advice for the sector.
Why do you want to become a member?
I want to be part of a prestigious organisation which allows me to progress in a career I am passionate about.
It will give me the status and recognition, which will enhance my work with clients by promoting trust in my work.
It will also allow me to continue to develop my knowledge and network
What are the principles of regulation?
They provide a framework within which members and firms can decide how they can best meet the requirements of the Rules of Conduct.
What are the 5 principles of regulation?
PACTT
- Proportionality
- Accountability
- Consistence
- Targeting
- Transparency
What are the 5 RICS Global and Professional and Ethical Standards?
STIRR
- To provide a high level of service
- To promote trust in the profession
- To act with integrity
- To treat others with respect
- To take responsibility
Example of when you have acted with integrity?
Mistley Matlings
I was honest and upfront to the client about not being able to meet the deadline on time due to multiple employees of the property having COVID-19.
I expressed my morals of wanting to adhere to goverment guidance and not be in contact with anyone who had COVID, for the sake of my own, my colleagues and the workers’ safety.
Example of when you have promoted trust in the profession?
A potential client approached me about undertaking a valuation in Wales.
I inform them that that was not my area of expertise and I do not work in that market. But that instead I could put them in contact with someone within our Cardiff team who could help.
I took their details and said I would pass them on.
I fulfilled my obligations and contacted the Cardiff team who subsequently provided the fee quote.
The client thanked me for my honesty and my help in following through.
How do you promote trust in the profession in your private life?
I hold and conduct myself in a way which does not bring embarrassment to the RICS.
I ensure, for example on my public social media profiles, that nothing is on there which could in any way show the profession or the RICS in bad light.
Example of when you have treated others with respect?
I’ve had an instance where a local agent I contacted was not very friendly and was stand-offish about me seeking local expertise.
Regardless of what he said to me, I remained calm and polite and treated him with respect, thanking him for his time.
Example of when you have provided a high level of serivce?
In my example of Ongar - the client had not been involved with selling land before and was unsure about the process.
I provided an Offer Schedule and held a meeting with the landowner to talk through the schedule and what each condition and allowance meant, so that he could make a fully informed decision.
Example of when you have taken responsibility?
I always take responsibility for conducting conflict of interest checks on any work that I undertake, so I can be fully satisfied that I can conduct the work objectively.
Examples of 5 Ethical Standards and your case study?
Standard of service - complying with ToE
Trust - complying with ToE and answering questions to the best of my ability
Integrity - assessing my impartiality and objectiveness by doing a COI
Responsibility - took responsibility for the whole instruction
Respect - treated everyone with respect throughout.
What are Savills values?
- To act with integrity
- To take an entrepreneurial approach to business
- Take pride in everything we do
- Help our people fulfill their potential
What is the point of the RICS Rules of Conduct for Members?
It sets out the standards of professional conduct and practice expected of members.
What are the RICS Rules of Conduct for Members?
ECS CPD SIC
- Ethical behaviour
- Competence
- Service
- CPD
- Solvency
- Information to RICS
- Co-operation
What is Part 1 of the RICS Rules of Conduct for Firms 2007?
Sets out definitions for regulated firms
What is Part 3 of the RICS Rules of Conduct for Firms 2007?
Conduct for Business
(PCS CPD CCI)
- Professional Behaviour
- Competence
- Service
- CPD
- Clients Money
- Complaints Handling
- Indemnity
What is Part 3 of the RICS Rules of Conduct for Firms 2007?
Firm Administration
(ASAUIC)
- Advertising
- Solvency
- Arrangement to Cover Death or Incapacity of Sole Practitioner
- Use of Designations
- Information to the RICS
- Co-Operation.