In 2022, RICS revised its Code of Conduct for Members and Companies. In this conference, we will discuss how RICS believes that the changes made help support ethical choices, raise awareness of the public interest among members of the institution, and highlight the role of professional ethics in some of the challenges faced by professionals and their clients. Each of the five rules is underpinned by good practice in the context of the main RICS guidelines and UK legislation. He currently sits on the RICS North West Regional Council, is Chair of the RICS APC Evaluator and a member of the RICS SME Steering Group. Previously, he served on the RICS UK Education Standards Board and was Chairman of the RICS Lancashire Local Association and RICS Lancashire Matrics. The rules provide a framework for ethical decisions that allows members to exercise their professional judgment when applying it in practice. This is reflected in how the RICS Regulation is likely to deal with infringements of the rules. This course has been updated to the RICS 2022 Code of Conduct, which replaces: The mandatory professional obligations for members and companies are then set out in Annex A of the Rules. These include requirements for CPD, professional liability insurance, complaint handling, single core agreements, cooperation and regulation by RICS.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 6pm-7pm, The Great Hall, Sutherland Building The new rules of conduct have been in effect since 2 February 2022. They replace the former RICS Code of Conduct for Business and Members, as well as the five global professional and ethical standards. They were published to simplify the behavior and professional practice of members and companies, supported by clear rules and with a new focus on diversity and inclusion, data and technology, and sustainability. Christine O`Rourke is Head of Standards of Conduct for RICS and responsible for the Code of Conduct and other standards of professional conduct. Previously, she led RICS` regulatory investigation and discipline teams and has experience in professional regulation and complaint handling, including roles in professional regulators for teachers, psychologists and lawyers, as well as the pensions ombudsman. The Code of Conduct is a function of the RICS Royal Charter, which aims to preserve the usefulness of the profession for the common good. All members, as defined in Regulation 5.1, and companies regulated by RICS must comply with the rules. These apply worldwide, although they are intended to complement national legislation and legal requirements. RICS APC candidates submitted for assessment will now be assessed on the basis of the new Code of Conduct. This should be reflected in all the knowledge they demonstrate at Level 1 and in the examples they share at Levels 2 and 3 in their summary of experience.
The rules are also tested in an updated module and professionalism test. The good thing is that the new rules can be easily integrated into your professional and personal life and help you follow other important RICS guidelines and ethical standards. This article refers to certain English laws regarding the Code of Conduct, but applicants in other regions may wish to refer to equivalent local laws. The rules are supported by the RICS Decision Tree, which can be downloaded from the Code of Conduct homepage. This combines the ethical, professional and moral requirements of RICS members and provides a decision-making framework to deal with the most ethical dilemmas. These include accidentally sending confidential customer data to a competitor, acting against a charity tenant, acting for a developer on a contentious project, advising on the balance between sustainability and cost for a client making renovations, and accepting new types of work outside your discipline. As APC`s active Valuation Chair and head of a RICS-regulated company, David will give you an overview of APC-related topics. This course is designed for levels 1, 2 and 3 of the RICS APC competency “Ethics, Code of Conduct and Professionalism”. Related competencies include: ethics, codes of conduct and professionalism, customer service, data management and diversity, inclusion and teamwork Serious violations will result in disciplinary action; However, minor infringements should generally be remedied by self-correcting measures or by improving their functioning by undertakings engaged and supported by the RICS Regulation. Every company and every member should be able to justify their actions and explain their approach, even if they were to deviate from an example of behaviour.
From a sustainability perspective, he has supported some of the UK`s best-known brands, FTSE-listed companies, specialist contractors, leading universities and the public sector in the implementation and operation of ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 50001 (energy) management systems. In 2019, David was appointed Director of the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust. All appraisers should consider how to deal with gifts, hospitality and corruption in accordance with the Bribery and Money Laundering Act 2010 under the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2019. The current issue of Fight against Corruption, Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism, a professional statement by RICS, also covers these topics. All aspects of the RICS Code of Conduct and its application to members and companies must be understood and applied at Level 3 to all APC applicants. Rule 4: Members and companies must treat others with respect and promote diversity and inclusion. Rule 3 also concerns the use of technology and data protection under the Data Protection Act 2018. Appraisers must minimize harm and provide clients with balanced benefits, while being aware of the risks of their actions and the technology they use. This means that while surveyors clearly have an obligation to their clients, if their clients require them to behave inappropriately in order to achieve an outcome to their advantage, this must be addressed and surveyors must be prepared to challenge it. Surveyors must also not distort information in accordance with the requirements of the Misrepresentation Act 1967. In the meantime, agents should follow the current number of the UK`s commercial property agency, RICS Professional Statement.
This event is organized in partnership with the North East Initiative on Business Ethics (NIBE). NIBE`s goal is to become a focal point for good business conduct and to recognize the entire Northeast region as an ideal place for reliable, honest and transparent business. This is the second of the DIEM Ltd APC PASS courses that show you how to manage your APC as is: Rule 3: Members and companies must provide quality and diligent service. What are the basics of reparation for APC candidates? David Inman FRICS is APC`s President Evaluator and Certified Environmental Expert at DIEM Ltd. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv). He has worked throughout his career in environmental, energy and land quality management, real estate, construction and business. Rule 5: Members and companies must act in the public interest, take responsibility for their actions and act to prevent harm and maintain public confidence in the profession. He is co-author of RICS isurv for ISO 50001 and the circular economy and co-author of RICS Europe Sustainable Construction: Realising Opportunities for Built Environment Professionals.
RICS members must not mislead others by their acts or omissions. David has over 20 years of experience in environmental, energy and quality management consulting, having worked for Carillion, AMEC and Stobart Group in the environmental, property management and engineering sectors before joining DIEM Ltd. in private practice in 2005. All RICS members are required to study in relation to the RICS global professional and ethical standards at least every three years, and this course, tailored to APC applicants, will support this requirement. This is the activity as a competent, qualified and experienced surveyor. Businesses and individuals need to ensure that the work is done competently and that they maintain up-to-date knowledge through structured training. The last rule refers to members who raise their voices and take responsibility for their own actions. This includes, in particular, how they handle complaints in accordance with the current edition of the Complaint Resolution Framework, the RICS Guide and the requirements that regulated entities have an approved redress mechanism established by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). This rule puts a new emphasis on diversity and inclusion and reflects the protected provisions and features of the Equality Act 2010 in England. For example, investigators in agency work should not give false information or provide essential information.
This is a legal requirement under the Protection of Consumers from Unfair Commercial Practices Regulations, 2008. Most importantly, land surveyors must always keep clear written records of instructions for establishing an audit trail in the event of a future complaint or need for access to the file. It also maintains a high level of quality assurance, which can be controlled by the adoption of ISO 9001. Inspectors should also consider the implications of their advice and ensure that any subcontracted work is carried out by suitably competent persons or companies. You may have already read the new RICS Code of Conduct. But how much thought have you thought about how you`re going to apply them? Participation in this event is free, but space is limited.