INNOVATION September-October 2017

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Competency-Based Reporting of Engineering Experience A final date of July 1, 2019, was approved for transition of all engineering applicants to the competency-based assessment method for experience review, regardless of status of application and reporting route. Policy on Currency of Experience To qualify for registration an applicant must show that their engineering or geoscience experience is sufficiently current to demonstrate competency with present-day Canadian codes, legislation, technical standards, safety, and regulations. Council approved a policy that requires that two of the four years of experience are to have occurred in the last four years and that all four years of experience are to have occurred in the last seven years. This policy applies to those who apply for registration after September 8, 2017. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES Council approved the Professional Practice Guidelines – Legislated Flood Assessment in a Changing Climate (Version 2.0) and the Quality Management Guideline – Use of the Seal (Version 2.0) for final editorial and legal review, prior to publication. Council also endorsed the Seismic

S E P T E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 7 Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Council of elected members and government representatives meets throughout the year to conduct the business of association governance. The following are the highlights of the September 8, 2017 meeting. POLITICAL NEUTRALITY POLICY Engineers and Geoscientists BC has a policy of political neutrality which confirms that, as an organization created by government legislation to serve the public interest, it is inappropriate for the association to support political parties or partisan activities. The updated policy provides additional clarity regarding the activities in which Engineers and Geoscientists BC will not engage. UPDATES TO REGISTRATION POLICIES Policy on Non-Accredited Reputable International Programs Engineers and Geoscientists BC maintains a list of Non- Accredited Reputable International Programs to facilitate review of academic qualifications for applicants who attended non-accredited institutions. Council approved amending the criteria for institutions to qualify for this list.

Retrofit Guidelines (Third Edition) and Seismic Performance Analyser 1 (Version 3.0) For Use on Low Rise Buildings in BC. Council endorsed the revisions to the Letters of Assurance in the BC Building Code for final editorial and legal review. POLICY ON BYLAW CONSULTATION This policy was revised to better articulate that consultation with stakeholders occurs prior to final decision by Council on proposed bylaws, and that decisions regarding the consultation process are the responsibility of Council rather than the Executive Committee. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE FOR 2014-2017 Council received its final report on the outcomes achieved related to the strategic plan for 2014-2017. Extensive detail relating to this year’s activities are presented in the association’s annual report. REGISTRATION ADMISSIONS REPORT Council received a report on registration activity for the most recent reporting period. ENFORCEMENT, INVESTIGATION, AND DISCIPLINE REPORTS Council received reports on enforcement, investigation, and discipline activities for the reporting period.

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