46Powers and duties of Board

46 Powers and duties of Board

(1) The Board may—

(a) determine the qualifications and experience required for registration under this Act;

(b) regulate the examination of persons applying for registration under this Act;

(c) in association with the approved schools of architecture, assess and accredit courses in architecture;

(d) hold examinations and appoint examiners;

(e) issue or cancel certificates of registration or approval;

(f) in accordance with this Act, suspend or cancel the registration of any person under the Act;

S. 46(g) amended by No. 35/2004 s. 26(1).

(g) in accordance with this Act, approve partnerships and companies and cancel or suspend an approval;

(h) revoke any suspension;

S. 46(i) substituted by No. 35/2004 s. 26(2).

(i) regulate the professional conduct of architects, approved partnerships and approved companies;

(j) publish information relating to the operation of the Board and this Act;

(k) investigate and take proceedings for offences against this Act;

(l) generally carry out any other powers and functions which are given to it by this Act or which are necessary to implement this Act.

S. 46(2) inserted by No. 34/2013 s. 13.

(2) The Board must advise the Minister on the carrying out of the Board's functions under this Act and on any other matter referred to it by the Minister.

S. 47 amended by Nos 17/1999 s. 20, 21/2012 s. 239(Sch. 6 item 3), 35/2004 s. 27(1)–(3), substituted by No. 11/2023 s. 60.