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ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION ACT.<\/p>\n
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS.<\/b><\/p>\n
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PART I
INTERPRETATION.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interpretation. <\/a><\/p>\n PART II \u00a0\u00a0\u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Seal of the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a04.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Functions of the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a05.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Membership of the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a06.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Meetings of the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a07.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Quorum<\/i> and voting at meetings. <\/a><\/p>\n PART III \u00a0\u00a0\u00a08.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registrar. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a09.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Register of architects. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a010.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registration in six months of coming into force. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a011.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Temporary registration. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a012.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Qualification for registration. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a013.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disqualification from registration. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a014.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registration certificate. <\/a><\/p>\n PART IV \u00a0\u00a0\u00a015.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disciplinary committee. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a016.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Complaints against architects. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a017.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Procedure of the disciplinary committee. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a018.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Committee’s decision. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a019.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Report to the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a020.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Appeal to the High Court. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a021.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Implementation of the committee’s orders. <\/a><\/p>\n PART V \u00a0\u00a0\u00a022.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Funds of the board. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a023.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Borrowing powers. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a024.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Investment. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a025.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Financial year. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a026.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Accounts and audit. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a027.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Annual subscription fee. <\/a><\/p>\n PART VI \u00a0\u00a0\u00a028.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Alteration of the register. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a029.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Other committees. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a030.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inspection of offices. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a031.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Professional code of ethics. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a032.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use of description “architect” and effect of registration. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a033.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restrictions on use of title and false claims to qualifications. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a034.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Byelaws. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a035.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Regulations. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a036.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Limitation of liability of members. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a037.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offences and penalties. <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0First Schedule\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/i>Procedure of the disciplinary committee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Second Schedule\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/i>Code of professional ethics.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n CHAPTER 269 Commencement<\/i>: 29 March, 1996.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An Act to provide for the establishment of an Architects Registration Board, to define the powers and functions of the board, to provide for the registration of architects and other related matters.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART I \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interpretation.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“appointed day”<\/b> means the day declared by the Minister to be the appointed day for the purpose of this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“board”<\/b> means the Architects Registration Board established under section 2;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“chairperson”<\/b> means the chairperson of the architects registration board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“member”<\/b> means a member of the Architects Registration Board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“Minister”<\/b> means the Minister responsible for lands, housing and physical planning;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“register”<\/b> means the register kept under section 9;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“registered architect”<\/b> means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“registrar”<\/b> in relation to the Architects Registration Board includes “secretary”;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“society”<\/b> means the Uganda Society of Architects;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“vice chairperson”<\/b> means the vice chairperson of the Architects Registration Board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART II \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) There is established a board to be known as the Architects Registration Board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The board shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board may hold, acquire or dispose of any property, movable or immovable.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Seal of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The board shall have a common seal which shall be kept in the custody of the secretary.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The fixing of the seal to any document shall\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0be authorised or ratified by resolution of the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0be authenticated by the signatures of the chairperson or in his or her absence the vice chairperson of the board and of one other member of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) Any document purporting to be a document duly executed under the seal of the board shall be received in evidence in any court proceedings and shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to be a document so executed.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Functions of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The functions of the board shall be\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to regulate and maintain the standard of architecture in the country;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to register architects;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to make byelaws for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to prescribe or regulate the conduct of architects in Uganda;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to promote training in architectural sciences.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Membership of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The board shall consist of six members, two of whom shall be nominated by the Minister and four nominated by the society.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The Minister shall in consultation with the board appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the six board members.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) Of the two members appointed by the Minister under subsection (1), at least one shall be a practising architect and at least two of the members nominated by the society shall similarly be practising architects.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) A member of the board shall, unless he or she previously dies, or his or her appointment is revoked by the Minister, hold office for two years from the date of his or her appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Meetings of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) Subject to subsection (2), the board shall meet at such times as may be necessary or expedient for the transaction of its business; and all meetings of the board shall be convened by the chairperson, or in his or her absence the vice chairperson, who shall appoint a suitable time, place and date for the holding of each meeting.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The chairperson, or in his or her absence the vice chairperson, shall convene a special meeting of the board on a request in writing signed by not less than three members of the board for that meeting; and that meeting shall be held within 21 days of the receipt by him or her of such request.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The chairperson, or in his or her absence the vice chairperson, shall preside at the meetings of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Quorum<\/i> and voting at meetings.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum<\/i> at any meeting of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) All acts, matters and things authorised to be done by the board shall be determined by resolution at a meeting of the board at which a quor<\/i><\/p>\n {mprestriction ids=”1,2,3″}<\/p>\n um<\/i> is present.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) A decision of the majority of the members present and voting at a meeting of the board shall be deemed to be a decision of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) Every member of the board shall have one vote; and in the event of an equality of votes, the chairperson of the meeting shall have a casting vote.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART III \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registrar.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The board shall appoint a suitable person to be registrar of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The registrar shall be the chief executive of the board and shall be a fulltime employee of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The registrar shall, in addition to his or her other duties specified under this Act, be the secretary to the board and in that capacity shall perform such functions as the board may assign him or her.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Register of architects.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The registrar shall keep and maintain an up to date register in which the name of any person entitled to have his or her name entered shall be so entered showing against that name\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the address;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the date of entry;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0qualifications; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0such other particulars as the board may, from time to time, direct.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The board shall cause the name of that person to be published in the Gazette<\/i>.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board shall annually cause a list of persons registered to be published in the Gazette<\/i>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registration in six months of coming into force.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Subject to this Act, any person shall be entitled, on making an application to the board in the prescribed manner, to be entered in the register if\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is a corporate member of the society or a corporate architect by whatever name called recognised for the time being by the board as furnishing sufficient guarantee of academic knowledge of any practical experience in architecture;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is a holder of a degree or diploma awarded by a university or other institution recognised for the time being by the board, and has had not less than two years’ practical experience and has passed the professional examination conducted by the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Temporary registration.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) Where any person satisfies the board that\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is not ordinarily resident in Uganda;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is or intends to be resident in Uganda in the capacity of a professionally qualified architect or for the express purpose of carrying out specific work for which he or she has been engaged;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is, or immediately prior to entering Uganda was, in practice as an architect in that capacity as to satisfy the board of his or her fitness to serve the public as a professionally qualified architect,<\/p>\n the board may authorise the registrar to register that person only for the duration of the period of any specific work for which he or she has been engaged; provided he or she satisfies the board, he or she may carry out work with a registered architect.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) An application for registration under this section shall be in the prescribed form accompanied by the prescribed fee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board may require the person applying for registration under this section to appear before it for the purpose of considering his or her application but shall require that applicant to produce documentary evidence to support his or her application.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) Registration of any person under this section shall continue only for the period or for the duration of the specific work or works as is directed by the board under subsection (1), and on its termination that person shall cease to be registered; and in case of any doubt, the decision of the board regarding the termination of the work or works shall be conclusive.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) Any person registered under this section shall, while he or she is still so registered, be subjected to this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Qualification for registration.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0No person shall, after the expiration of six months from the appointed day, be registered as an architect unless he or she shall at the date of his or her application for registration have paid the registration fee as provided by the byelaws; and either\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is a corporate member of the society or of such other bodies as the board may specify; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she has satisfied the board that he or she possesses qualifications which furnish a sufficient guarantee of the possession of the requisite knowledge and skill for the efficient practice as an architect.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disqualification from registration.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) No person shall be registered under this Act if\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she has not paid the prescribed fees;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she is adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be insolvent, bankrupt or of unsound mind; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0he or she has been convicted by a court whether in Uganda or elsewhere for any offence involving fraud or dishonesty.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Where a registered architect\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fails to notify the registrar of his or her current address within a period of six months beginning with the date on which he or she receives an inquiry sent by the registrar, by registered letter, to the address appearing in the register against his or her name;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0requests that his or her name be deleted from the register, in which case that person may be required to satisfy the board by affidavit lodged with the registrar that no criminal proceedings or proceedings under section 17 are being taken or likely to be taken against him or her; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0is found guilty of any offence or disgraceful conduct pertaining to his or her profession,<\/p>\n the board may direct that his or her name be struck off the register and his or her practising certificate be withdrawn.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) Except as in the circumstances provided under subsection (2)(a<\/i>) and in the case of a deceased person, any person whose name is struck off the register shall be notified by the registrar by registered letter.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registration certificate.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The registrar shall, upon registration, issue a registration certificate to any registered architect.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The registrar shall issue a practising certificate to every architect whose name is on the register and who applies for it on the prescribed form and pays the prescribed fee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) A practising certificate shall remain valid until the 31st”> day of December next after its issue and shall be renewable annually on application being made on the prescribed form and payment of the prescribed fee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) Subject to this Act, no person shall engage in or carry on the practice of architecture, by whatever name called, unless he or she is the holder of a valid practising certificate granted to him or her under this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) Notwithstanding anything in this section, the registrar shall refuse to issue to or renew a practising certificate of any registered architect who, on the date of his or her application for the certificate, has become subject to any of the disqualifications set out in section 13.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART IV \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disciplinary committee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) There is established a disciplinary committee consisting of five members one of whom shall be chairperson.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Members of the disciplinary committee shall be appointed by the board, but the chairperson and secretary shall be appointed from among members of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) A member of the disciplinary committee shall hold office for one year and shall be eligible for reappointment.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Complaints against architects.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) A complaint or an allegation against an architect which if proved would constitute professional misconduct may be made to the disciplinary committee by the board or any person.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Upon receipt of a complaint, the secretary shall, as soon as practicable, refer the matter to the committee, and the committee shall fix a date for the hearing of the complaint.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The disciplinary committee shall give the architect against whom the complaint or allegation is made an opportunity to be heard and shall furnish him or her with a copy of the relevant document at least seven days before the date fixed for the hearing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Procedure of the disciplinary committee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The procedure to be followed by the disciplinary committee shall be as provided under the First Schedule to this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Committee’s decision.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0After hearing the complaint and the architect to whom the complaint relates and after considering the evidence adduced, the committee may dismiss the complaint if no ground for a disciplinary action is disclosed or if a ground for disciplinary action is disclosed, impose any or a combination of the following penalties\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that the architect be admonished;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that the practising certificate of the architect be suspended for a specified period not exceeding two years;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that the architect pay a fine that may be determined by the committee;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that the architect pay compensation that may be determined by the committee to any person who may have suffered a loss as a result of the misconduct;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that the name of the architect be struck off the register.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Report to the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The committee shall, on conclusion of the case, make a report of its findings in writing to the board; and the board shall deliver to the complainant and the architect to whom the complaint relates a copy of the report of the committee as soon as is practicable.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Appeal to the High Court.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) An architect or complainant aggrieved by the decision or order of the committee may appeal against the decision or order to the High Court within three months from the date on which the report of the committee is delivered to that architect or complainant.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) An appeal made under this section shall be\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0made by petition in writing under the hand of the architect or complainant; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0heard and decided upon by a judge of the High Court after summary hearing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>21.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Implementation of the committee’s orders.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The board shall be responsible for the implementation of the committee’s orders.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Where the board strikes off the name of an architect from the register, the certificate of membership and that of practice of the architect shall stand cancelled, and the board shall require that person to return the certificate to the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART V \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>22.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Funds of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The funds of the board shall consist of\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0registration fees from registered members;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fees and other monies paid for services rendered by the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0grants, gifts or donations to the board; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0money borrowed by the board for the performance of its functions.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) All monies of the board shall be managed through a fund to be established by the board for the purpose.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board shall operate a bank account in a bank determined by the board, and the account shall be operated in a manner decided by the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>23.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Borrowing powers.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The board may borrow money on terms that may be agreed upon by the board for the performance of the functions of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>24.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Investment.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The board may invest its monies in any securities issued or guaranteed by the Government or in any other securities approved by the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>25.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Financial year.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The financial year of the board shall be the calendar year that is 12 months beginning from the 1st”> day of January and ending on the 31st”> day of December each year.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>26.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Accounts and audit.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The board shall keep proper books of account and shall prepare the annual financial statements of account for the immediately preceding financial year not later than the 31st”> day of March in the following year.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The statement of account shall be audited by an auditor appointed by the board for the purpose.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) An auditor appointed under subsection (2) shall have the same powers and duties as are conferred upon an auditor appointed under section 160 of the Companies Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(4) The board shall furnish to the Minister the audited accounts for the preceding year, together with the auditor’s report, not later than the 31st”> day of May each year.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>27.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Annual subscription fee.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The annual subscription fees shall be determined by the board, from time to time, and shall be due and payable to the secretary.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) All other fees shall be determined by the board and payable to the secretary.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board may strike off the name of an architect from the register if the annual subscription fee remains unpaid by that architect for a period exceeding four months from the time it is due.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PART VI \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>28.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Alteration of the register.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The registrar may\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0make any correction in the register as may be necessary;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0remove from the register the name of any deceased architect;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0remove from the register the name of an architect whose name has been ordered to be removed under the provisions of this Act; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0with the consent of the architect concerned, remove from the register the name of an architect who has ceased to practise.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) Where the registrar has reason to believe that a registered architect has ceased to practise, he or she may send to that architect a notice by registered post inquiring whether that architect has ceased to practise in Uganda; and if no reply is received by the registrar within six months from the date of the notice, the registrar shall remove from the relevant register the name of that architect.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board shall, for the purposes of subsection (2), furnish the registrar with any relevant information that may be in its possession.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>29.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Other committees.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) The board may appoint such other committees from among its members to deal with specific matters of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The chairperson of a committee appointed under subsection (1) shall be a member of the board.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(3) The board may regulate the proceedings of the committees appointed under subsection (1).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>30.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inspection of offices.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The board may, at any time whether before or after granting a certificate of practice, inspect premises or offices of an architect to ascertain whether the premises are suitable for carrying on the business of architecture.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>31.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Professional code of ethics.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) Every architect registered under this Act shall be subject to the professional code of ethics provided in the Second Schedule to this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) A person contravening a provision of the professional code of ethics commits professional misconduct and shall be dealt with by the disciplinary committee as appropriate.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>32.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use of description “architect”<\/b> and effect of registration.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Every person whose name has been entered in the register shall so long as his or her name remains in the register be entitled to adopt and use the style and title “architect”<\/b> and to offer his or her services to the public for gain or reward or by way of trade as a professionally qualified architect.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>33.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restrictions on use of title and false claims to qualifications.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1) Unless otherwise provided in this Act, after the expiration of six months from the appointed date or such further period as may be determined by the board, any person who, not being a registered architect\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0falsely pretends to be such;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0uses the style or title “architect”<\/b> or any other name, style, title or description implying, whether in itself or in the circumstances in which it is used, that that person is a registered architect; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0holds himself or herself out whether directly or by implication to be a professionally qualified architect, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 500,000 shillings or to imprisonment not exceeding six months or to both.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(2) The board may, by notice in the Gazette<\/i>, extend the period of six months provided for in subsection (1) either generally or in respect of any particular person or persons.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>34.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Byelaws.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The board may, by statutory instrument and with the approval of the Minister, make byelaws in respect of\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the summoning and holding of meetings of the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the management of the property and funds of the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the appointment of the committees;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the disciplinary control of officers and employees of the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the manner in which the books of account are to be kept by the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the establishment, maintenance and support of and subscription to charitable and public bodies and institutions;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0prescribing the procedure to be followed by persons applying for registration;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(h<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0prescribing the schools of architecture recognised by the board for the purposes of this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0prescribing the scale of fees to be charged by architects for professional advice, services rendered and work done;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(j<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the better performing of the functions of the board;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(k<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0anything that is required to be prescribed under this Act.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>35.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Regulations.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Minister may make regulations generally for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act; and any such regulations may, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, provide for\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the conduct of the business of the board and the procedure to be followed by the board in any inquiry under this Act;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the appointment by the board from among members of its sub-committees and the co-option of persons to the sub-committees;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the duties of the registrar;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the issue of certificates of registration;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the fees to be paid for inspection of the register and for certificates, extracts, copies and lists of or in relation to entries in the register;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(f<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0any forms to be used for the purposes of this Act, provided that they comply with such conditions as may be prescribed by the regulations; and<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(g<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0anything which is permitted or required by this Act to be prescribed.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>36.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Limitation of liability of members.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0No member of the board shall be personally liable for the acts, defaults or neglects of any other member, nor for any loss or damage occasioned to or suffered by the board by an act in execution of the duties of his or her office, unless the loss or damage shall be occasioned by his or her own dishonesty.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>37.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Offences and penalties.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Any person who\u2014<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(a<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fraudulently makes, or causes or permits to be made, any false or incorrect entry in the register or any copy of the register;<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fraudulently procures or attempts to procure himself or herself or any other person to be registered under this Act; or<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0knowingly and wilfully makes any statement which is false in a material particular or which is misleading with a view to gaining any advantage, concession or privilege under this Act, whether for himself or herself or for any other person,<\/p>\n commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 500,000 shillings.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n History<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Legislation<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Number<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Cross Reference<\/p>\n Companies Act, Cap. 110.<\/p>\n {\/mprestriction}<\/p>\n \u00a0 ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION ACT. ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Section PART IINTERPRETATION. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interpretation. PART IIESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2655],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-principal-legislation"],"yoast_head":"\n
ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD.<\/p>\n
REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS.<\/p>\n
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE AND INQUIRIES.<\/p>\n
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS.<\/p>\n
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.<\/p>\n
ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION ACT.<\/p>\n
INTERPRETATION.<\/p>\n
ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD.<\/p>\n
REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS.<\/p>\n
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE AND INQUIRIES.<\/p>\n
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS.<\/p>\n
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n \n \n \n \n \n Cap<\/td>\n 269<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Statute<\/td>\n 5\/1996<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n S.I.<\/td>\n 17\/1996<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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