The Governing Council of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors enacts regulations to ensure that members’ right to self-regulation is managed within a framework relevant to the needs of clients, employers, and businesses. These regulations define the ethical principles guiding Surveyors in professional practice.
The Governing Council requests that all Members, Trainees, and Students order their conduct in conformity with these regulations, recognizing the duty they owe to the public and themselves to uphold the professional status of the Surveyor.
Surveyors are expected to uphold integrity as the keystone of professional conduct, discharging duties with fidelity, fairness, and impartiality while promoting public welfare and applying their expertise for society's benefit.
This section defines regulations under Bye-Law 20, including member conduct, conflict of interest, and confidentiality of client affairs.
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors requires members to maintain a standard of ongoing professional development. Members must complete a minimum of sixty hours of CPD within every three-year period, which can include courses, technical meetings, or research activities.
CPD is defined as the systematic maintenance and broadening of personal qualities required for executing professional duties. Members must participate in relevant CPD activities to uphold the institution's standards.
CPD may include activities such as courses organized by the Institution, universities, or other professional bodies, private studies, or research for post-qualification studies.
The CPD Standing Committee may conduct random checks on members' CPD records to ensure compliance with these regulations. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary actions under the Institution's Bye-Laws.
This section contains detailed information on regulations and bye-laws governing the conduct and standards expected from members of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors.