Byelaws and Disciplinary action

Question 1

What are the three levels of disciplinary action from least to most serious?

Answer 1

Action by head of regulation

Regulatory Tribunal

Appeal Panel

Question 2

What are the powers does the head of regulation have?

Answer 2

Serve a fixed penalty notice

CPD sanctions: obligation on member to follow up CPD requirements.

Refer matter to disciplinary panel: more serious matters.

Question 3

What are the powers does the regulatory tribunal have?

Answer 3

Impose and unlimited fine

Expel member

Question 4

What is the RICS CPD policy for members?

Answer 4

APC Candidates: 48 hours per annum. 50% must be formal.

Members: 20 hours per annum. At least 10 of which must be informal.

All members must maintain their a relevant and current understanding of the rules of conduct over a rolling three year period.

Members must record their CPD on time.

Question 5

When is the RICS likely to investigate concern about social media?

Answer 5

Where posts involve discrimination, dishonesty, abusive or threatening behaviour.