Survey Act 1992

The Institution of Surveyors is responsible for—

monitoring the operation of this Act and the law relating to surveying; and

exercising a general oversight over surveying, and the keeping of survey records, in this State; and

monitoring the operation of survey instructions in force under this

Act; and

exercising a general oversight over the professional practice of surveyors; and

monitoring the standards of courses of instruction and training available to—

those seeking licensing or registration as surveyors;

and

surveyors seeking to maintain or improve their skills in surveying practice; and

consulting with educational authorities in relation to the establishment, maintenance or improvement of courses referred to in paragraph (e); and

making recommendations to the Minister with respect to the matters referred to in the preceding paragraphs; and

providing financial and other assistance for the conduct by a university of, or participation of a student in, a course of instruction and training that provides qualifications for licensing or registration as a surveyor, and otherwise promoting surveying as a career, as agreed with the

Minister; and

carrying out such other functions as are assigned to it by this

Act.

The Institution of Surveyors must carry out its functions under this Act with a view to promoting and maintaining high standards of competence and conduct in surveying practice.