Membership requirements of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Professional Organizations in Kenya, Land Surveyors in Kenya. Africa Land Valuers

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The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya has been involved in the drafting of the National Land Policy of Kenya and is also a stack holder in the formulation of most of the laws and policies that govern land and related services in Kenya. This means that the concerns of ISK members and their experiences in Land Issues are taken into account in the country's policy formulation.
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ISK CHAPTERS

• Land Surveyors
• Valuation & Estate Management
• Building Surveyors
• Land Management Surveyors

PUBLICATIONS/NEWSLETTERS

Among the publications and newsletters are: -

The requirements given below have to fulfilled for one to be able to apply to ISK for membership of the organization. Should you meet the qualifications please use the automated membership application form to apply for registration which, pending approval by the council, shall be processed as soon as possible: -

MEMBERSHIP

(a) The members of the Institution shall consist of the classes of Patrons, Honorary Members and Full Members. Attached to the Institution shall be the classes of Associates, Technicians and Students who shall be termed affiliated members.

(i) PATRONS shall be persons of distinction where membership would, in the opinion of the Council, confer honour upon the Institution.

(ii) HONORARY MEMBERS shall be persons of eminence in the arts and sciences or of position or experience whose membership would, in the opinion of the Council, further the aims of the Institution. Such members shall not be engaged in practice as Surveyors.

(iii) FULL MEMBERS shall be persons who have:

Attained the age of 21 years; and
Had practical experience in the profession of a surveyor of such a nature and for such period of time as the Council may approve; and
Passed an examination approved by the Council for such membership.

Follow the link below for the membership directories of the various chapters of ISK

(iv) ASSOCIATES shall be persons who have: -

Attained the age of 20 years; and
Passed examination approved by the Council for such membership, or be a person with experience of surveying work whose membership would in the opinion of the Council and its absolute discretion be appropriate to such membership.

(v) TECHNICIANS shall be persons who have: -

Attained the age of 20 years; and
Passed an examination approved by Council for such membership.

(vi) STUDENTS shall be persons who have: attained the age of 18 years and are either:

Undergoing training in suitable employment approved by the Council; or
Taking a full-time course of instruction approved by the Council.

(b) The class of Full Members shall be the only one entitled to voting rights.

(c) All Full Members and Affiliated Members shall pay such entrance fees, annual subscriptions and other dues, as the Council shall from time to time prescribe.

(d) Any Full member or Affiliated Member desiring to resign from the Institution shall submit his resignation to the Hon Secretary. The resignation shall take effect from the date of receipt by the Hon Secretary of such notice, subject to all subscriptions and other dues in arrears being fully paid up.

(e) The Council shall have the right to expel or suspend from the Institution or reprimand any Fully Member or Affiliated Member who is guilty of any conduct which shall, in the reasonable opinion of Council, prejudice the professional standing of the Institution. Upon receipt by the Hon Secretary of a written and signed complaint, the Council shall notify the Full Member or Affiliated Member concerned in writing, of the complaint and he shall be asked if he wishes to submit a written explanation to the Council within a period of fourteen days, before action is taken. The Full Member or Affiliated Member and /or his representatives shall be entitled to appear before the Council to state his case. The powers of the Council under this subsection can only be exercised by 3/8 of the Council provided there will be at least one member from the relevant chapter.

(f) Any person who resigns or is removed from membership shall not be entitled to a refund of his subscription, or any part thereof, of any moneys contributed by him at any time.

(g) Entrance fees and initial subscriptions shall be paid on application for membership.

In the event of an application for membership being rejected, these fees and subscriptions shall be refunded. A Full Member or Affiliated Member whose subscription is six months in arrears shall, if the Council so decide, cease to be a member after due notice has been given.

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