RICS History

Question 1

Who was the first president of the Institution of Surveyors?

Answer 1

John Clutton

Question 2

When was the first council elected?

Answer 2

1868

Question 3

What does the royal charter do?

Answer 3

Sets out our objectives

Question 4

What does the Royal Charter require US to do?

Answer 4

Promote the usefulness of the profession for the advantage of the UK public and in other parts of the world.

Question 5

In practice, what does the Royal Charter mean?

Answer 5

It means that important changes to our constitution - its bylaws - have to be ratified by UK government, through the Privy Council, even after they’ve been approved by a majority of our members voting at a general meeting.

Question 6

Are RICS members regulated by government?

Answer 6

No, the RICS operates under a self-regulation model. This means members are internally monitored and inspected.

Question 7

What two objectives of regulation are at the RICS core?

Answer 7

Consumer protection and the development of the profession for public advantage.

Question 8

What are the 5 principles of better regulation determined by the Better Regulation Commission, a division of the UK Cabinet Office, on which we base our own regulatory model?

Answer 8

Transparent, proportional, accountable, consistent and targeted.

Question 9

Who sets the RICS top level strategy?

Answer 9

Governing Council

Question 10

Who elects the Presidential Team?

Answer 10

The governing council

Question 11

What does the presidential team do?

Answer 11

Provides strategic leadership and oversight to the highest priority issues facing the organisation. It plays a significant role in supporting the profession to meet the vision set out by Governing Council.

Question 12

What is the vision set out by the Governing Council?

Answer 12

To be “recognised in key worldwide markets as the leading body that sets and enforces professional standards and offers access to the most sought after professional status”.

Question 13

What does the Executive Team consist of?

Answer 13

CEO, Executive Director, Regional Managing Directors, and directors responsible for products, professional standards, reputation and people & corporate responsibility.

Question 14

Who administers regulation?

Answer 14

The Regulatory Board

Question 15

Who chairs the Regulatory Board and why?

Answer 15

A non-member to demonstrate that our regulation of members is independent and at arms length from the interest of our members.

Question 16

Who is the chair of the Global Regulatory Board?

Answer 16

Stephen Haddrill

Question 17

Who is the chair of the UK and Ireland Regulatory Board?

Answer 17

Antony Townsend

Question 18

Where are the RICS headquarters?

Answer 18

Great George Street, Parliament Square, London.

Question 19

What is at headquarters?

Answer 19

Library and business centre for member use.

Question 20

Where is the team based in Americas?

Answer 20

New York City

Question 21

Where in Europe, the Middle East and Africa do we have hubs?

Answer 21

UK, Brussels, Dubai and Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 22

Where are our offices in Asia Pacific?

Answer 22

Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo, Delhi, Sydney.

Question 23

What do the professional groups do?

Answer 23

Provide technical advice across the organisation. They contribute to our public policy agenda, and develop and maintain strategic alliances with other professional bodies and industry organisations/groupings.

Question 24

How do you join a professional group?

Answer 24

As a member you are automatically attached to the professional group through which you qualify.

Question 25

Can you change professional group?

Answer 25

Yes, you can apply to change. But you will likely have to meet the level of competence demanded by that groups board.

Question 26

How does the RICS define corporate responsibility?

Answer 26

Action taken that positively impacts on the environment, communities, the workplace and suppliers.

Question 27

‘Advancing Responsible Business Practices in Land, Construction, Real Estate Use and Investment’ is the product of a two year collaboration between the RICS and …. ?

Answer 27

The United Nations Global Compact

Question 28

Together RICS and UNGC identified 15 key issues and 15 actions that are tied to the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles. What areas were these in? What did they create?

Answer 28

Areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti corruption. They created a ‘responsible business’ road,so for our sector and its users.

Question 29

When was ‘Advancing Responsible Business Practices in Land, Construction, Real Estate Use and Investment’ published? And what was its purpose?

Answer 29

June 2015.
Purpose to analyse the UNGC ten principles to help advance the sectors role - it calls on companies to think holistically about the impact of their daily business activities and their strategic investment decision making when commissions, planning, designing, construction and operating buildings.

Question 30

Who is the RICS president 2016-2017?

Answer 30

Amanda Clack FRICS

Question 31

When was the Surveyors Club formed?

Answer 31

1792