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Council also completed the Council Road Map, outlining areas of focus for 2016/2017. The 2016/2017 work plan will be based on the strategic plan. Strategic Plan 2017–2020 Framework Approved On June 15–16, 2016, Council began preparing a strategic plan for 2017–2020. They identified the need to align the plan with the association’s legislative responsibilities, and directed staff to create a Strategic Plan Framework based on Council’s guidance. In the next few years, APEGBC will focus on ensuring its activities align with the Engineers and Geoscientists Act . The association’s Vision and Mission emphasise public interest, and its goals align with the duties and objects of the Act . Council approved the 2017–2020 Strategic Plan Framework. Audit for 2015/2016 Completed The audit of APEGBC’s 2015/2016 finances was presented. PricewaterhouseCoopers reviewed key areas and found the financial statements were presented fairly, in accordance with Canadian audit standards and under Canadian accounting standards. Council approved the financial statements, which are now published in APEGBC’s 2015/2016 Annual Report . Branding Development Update A key element of the 2014–2017 Strategic Plan addresses improving brand recognition for APEGBC and BC’s engineering and geoscience professions. The project’s first phase involved a brand audit and comparison studies, collecting data from members, staff and the public, and interviewing internal and external stakeholders. Per Council’s June 2016 request, staff provided information on the brand roll-out budget, implementation plan, website domain name and legal considerations. Council approved one of two options for name and visual identity development and implementation. Refugee Application Fee Waiver Extended to November 2017 Since APEGBC’s policy to waive application (examination of credentials) fees for refugees and persons in refugee-like situations was implemented in November 2015, four Syrian refugees have applied for membership to APEGBC. Due to the time it takes for refugees to be settled and come forward for registration, the Registration Committee recommended the fee-waive period be extended through November 2017. In waiving the fee, APEGBC directly meets its objective of supporting potential members in acquiring the competencies required for professional registration and indirectly meets several other objectives. Council approved the extension, through November 2017.

• APEGBC Professional Practice Guidelines – Developing Climate Change Resilient Designs for Highway Infrastructure in British Columbia (Interim). Strategic Plan Progress Reported Progress towards achieving the 2014–2017 Strategic Plan goals was reported, and 2016/2017 targets were reviewed. The APEGBC 2015/2016 Annual Report outlines progress made.

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