INNOVATION September-October 2016

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Stage 2 Consultation Begins on Possible Regulation of Engineering and Geoscience Firms APEGBC is exploring the issue of regulating engineering and geoscience organisations in BC, and again seeks your feedback. The Advisory Task Force on Corporate Practice invites members to participate in the second stage of consultation, which takes place until November. The task force understands the significance and importance of this issue to members and stakeholders and is engaging in a thorough evaluation and consultation to inform their recommendations to Council. The discussion paper updates members and stakeholders on the task

This consultation stage builds on and incorporates feedback received during Stage 1 Consultation, and focuses on gathering more-detailed input on members’ and stakeholder's preferences for non-regulatory and regulatory options for corporate oversight. Stage 2 Consultation opportunities include: • Circulation to members and stakeholders of a discussion paper on proposed options for corporate practice • A companion survey to the discussion paper to capture feedback and reaction from members and stakeholders • Webinar and in-person presentations around the province to key internal and external stakeholder groups • A presentation at the Annual Conference and agm in October • Articles in Innovation and APEGBC’s online newsletter • Feedback opportunities via email and phone.

force’s activities and discussions to date, and covers the key activities that the task force is undertaking to inform their recommendation. After evaluating all input, the task force will deliver a recommendation to Council in spring 2017. Detailed consultation information, presentation dates, and as the discussion paper and backgrounder are available at apeg.bc.ca/corporatepractice. To learn more, visit apeg.bc.ca/corporatepractice Questions, comments, and requests for information can be directed to corporatepractice@apeg.bc.ca.

Practice Declaration and Contact Information Updates Update your practice declaration and contact information before the annual membership renewal period this fall. Practice declaration information provided by members and licensees identifies industry of practice and fields of expertise. The data assist APEGBC in accurately identifying and serving members by practice area and expertise. Members can also choose whether to have their work contact information appear in the public directory on the website, which assists the private and public sectors in connecting with members and licensees to meet their engineering- and geoscience-related needs. Starting this year, the declaration asks members to disclose past criminal convictions or professional disciplinary actions in Canada or elsewhere. It also asks members to declare whether they comply with the quality management requirements and practice guidelines applicable to their

field of practice. APEGBC has implemented these changes to better reflect the requirements of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, and APEGBC Bylaws. The annual membership renewal package is sent to a member’s most current mailing address or email address on file. Please verify your contact information before October 31, 2016. When you update your contact information, you can also adjust your communication preferences to select the communications you wish to receive from APEGBC. Update your practice declaration, contact information, and communications preferences by logging onto the online member portal at apeg.bc.ca. Next year, in order to streamline the collection of information for updates and annual declarations, members will be asked to complete their practice declaration alongside the membership renewal process for 2018.

APEGBC 2015/2016 Annual Report Available online at apeg.bc.ca/2016-annual-report Request a print copy by contacting APEGBC at 604.430.8035, toll-free at 1.888.430.8035, or at apeginfo@apeg.bc.ca

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