Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)RulesContinuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration7. Renewal of Registration and Assessment against Requirements |
| 7.1 | The Council shall notify the Registered Professional during the third term (July – September of the fifth year of the cycle) regarding the renewal of their registration. |
| 7.2 | Electronic renewal notices will be sent to all Registered Professionals, confirming the requirements for the renewal of registration. |
| 7.3 | The Council may call for such documentary evidence from the Registered Professional as it may deem necessary in order to approve the points claimed. |
| 7.4 | If the Council is satisfied that the Registered Professional has met the requirements of these conditions, the Council must indicate such decision in the applicable register maintained by the Council and, within 30 days of making the decision, inform the Registered Professional of such decision and of the fact that his registration will, subject to these rules, be valid for the next five-year CPD cycle. |
| 7.5 | If the Registered Professional has failed to comply with the requirements of these rules, the relevant provisions pertaining to non-compliance contained in paragraph 8 below will apply. The Registered Professional must be informed of the decision as well as of the implications within 30 days from the date on which the decision was made. |
| 7.6 | In addition to the notification to be sent to all Registered Professionals due for renewal of registration, a notification will be sent to all Registered Professionals at the end of the fourth year of the CPD cycle, reminding them that they will be required to renew their registration at the end of the next year. A reminder will also be sent to all Registered Professionals, on an annual basis, advising them to claim all CPD points for the past year. |