ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria TOPIC: THE NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECT CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS. INTRODUCTION AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF NIA ROLES OF NIA NIA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS OBJECTIVE OF THE CODE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AMENDMENTS

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria EXCERPTS FROM THE NIA CODE. PRINCIPLE 1: PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY. PRINCIPLE 2: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE. PRINCIPLE 3: GENERAL ETHICS AND OBLIGATIONS. GUIDANCE NOTES. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. REFERENCES.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria INTRODUCTION The Nigeria Institute of Architect (NIA) is an association of professional Architects, founded on the 1 st of April, OBJECTIVES OF NIA 1.Ensuring the Welfare of Members. 2.Strengthening the bond of friendship between Architects 3.Promoting cooperation between the national and international institutions and societies of Architects. 4.Good representation of the profession at both National and International levels. 5.Development and maintaining of public confidence in the ability of Architect.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria 6.Assisting in monitoring the level of practical training and experience required for the practice of Architecture in Nigeria. 7.Promoting and encouraging the development of Architectural education and research. 8.Encouraging cooperation among Architects and other allied profession in the built environment 9.Educating the public about the dynamic roles of the Architect in the built environment. 10. Encouraging active participation of architectural students in relevant activities of the Institute.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ROLES OF NIA Some of the Roles of NIA include: 1.Organisation of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2.Organisation of Bi-annual conference, Archibuilt etc 3.Conduction of professional competence examinations and accreditation exercises in schools of Architecture. 4.Partaking in the final examinations for final year students in Architecture 5.Recommendation of members for appointments, arbitration etc.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria 6.Admission of members into the association. 7.Regulating the general practice of Architecture 8.Partaking in other national and international issues of interest to the profession. 9.Publication of texts and journals.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria NIA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS. In addition to the general laws of the land, Members of NIA are governed by 3 laws they are: 1.NIA Constitution. 2.NIA Bye-laws. 3.NIA code of Professional conduct and Ethics NIA Code of Professional conduct and Ethics is a system of moral principles governing the appropriate conduct of Architects in Nigeria. It setup rules on how Architects should behave in the society and regulates the management and execution of their official work and duties.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria OBJECTIVE of the code The objective of the Code is to state the guidelines for the conduct of members in the fulfilment of their obligations. The Code is arranged in Principles, Rules and Guidance Notes. The Principles are principles of universal application. The Rules are specific mandatory injunctions, breach of which can lead to disciplinary action by the Institute. The Guidance Notes explain or amplify particular applications of a Principle or Rule.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria AMENDMENTS Further Rules or Sub-Rules may be made and published by the Council from time to time in the NIA Newsletter. Members are expected to be familiar with new provisions from the date of their publication. The Code may be amended by the executive council of the Nigerian Institute of Architects under the same procedures as are necessary to amend the Institute’s Bye-laws or upon a two-thirds vote of the entire Council.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria EXCERPTS FROM THE NIA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS. The code is arranged in four categories, having three principles and a guidance note. 1.PRINCIPLE 1: PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY. 2. PRINCIPLE 2: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE. 3.PRINCIPLE 3: GENERAL EHICS AND OBLIGATIONS. 4.GUIDANCE NOTES.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria PRINCIPLE 1: PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY This part has five clauses, advocating the Integrity of Architect in the discharge of his professional services to the society, bearing in mind the following: The need to live above board and avoid actions unbecoming of Architects at all times. Display of openness and sincerity with his client especially on issues that might conflict with the discharge of his obligations Being upright, free and fair in the offer of services

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Architects courtesy, with regards to the profession, client and other allied profession. The need to avoid giving or accepting of gifts, bribe or commission as an inducement to getting jobs

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria PRINCIPLE 2: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE The need to exercise a high level of skill, knowledge and care in the discharge of their duties. This part has six clauses, stressing the need of members to exercise a high level of professional competence in the discharge of their duties to the society, bearing in mind the following: The need to provide themselves with necessary resources which will realistically appraise their eligibility and capability to undertake and achieve any proposed work.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria The need to meet up client’s requirement as per quality and cost and within the stipulated time. The need for them to avoid making partners with disqualified and expelled members of the institute. The need to spell out clearly and put into writing all their terms of commission, scope and extent of their responsibility.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria PRINCIPLE 3: GENERAL ETHICS AND OBLIGATION This part stresses the various obligations of Members to the Client, the Institute, the Society and Other Architects. It implore Members to: Uphold all the provision of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and endeavour to conserve the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage. To uphold and comply with the spirit and the letter of the law governing professional affairs, Building code and Planning regulations in the discharge of their professional duties and business activities.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria To respect the rights and acknowledge the professional aspirations and contributions of their colleagues. To strive towards sustainable methods in design, development and practice of the profession. To adhere to all oaths they swear to as stated in the constitution and bye-laws of the Institute. Be financially up to date in respect of their subscription to the institute and the profession.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria GUIDANCE NOTES This part emphasises the level of permission given members as regards making and responding to advertisement and the modalities in the use of letter heads.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria CONCLUSION. In conclusion, The Architects code of professional conduct and ethics is the rule governing the conduct of members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, it ensures their uprightness in the discharge of their duties and also regulates the management and execution of their official work. This is to promote the standard of self discipline required of all categories of members in the interest of the public.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria RECOMMENDATION. It is recommended that there should be improvement in the enforcement of the code so as to afford members to adhere strictly to the provisions of the code.