QUANTITY SURVEYORS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE RULES
Act · Human Rights
Rules govern the composition, procedures, and powers of the Disciplinary Committee of the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria to investigate professional misconduct complaints. They target registered quantity surveyors accused of misconduct and those filing complaints. This ensures fair and transparent adjudication to maintain public trust in the profession.
What Is This Policy?
These Rules govern the composition, procedure, and powers of the Disciplinary Committee of the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria, which investigates and determines professional misconduct complaints against registered quantity surveyors.
Who Does It Target?
Registered quantity surveyors who are subject to professional misconduct complaints Persons bringing complaints about the professional conduct of registered quantity surveyors Members of the Disciplinary Committee and legal practitioners involved in proceedings
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
To ensure that allegations of professional misconduct by quantity surveyors are investigated and adjudicated fairly, transparently, and consistently, maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the profession.
Key Features
Committee Composition: Prescribes the membership of the Disciplinary Committee including professional and lay members Complaint Filing: Sets out how complaints must be submitted to the Board and the information required to initiate an investigation Hearing Procedures: Prescribes the procedure for conducting disciplinary hearings, including rights to notice, representation, and cross-examination Available Sanctions: Lists the range of sanctions available to the Committee from reprimand through to removal from the professional register Appeal Rights: Provides a right of appeal from Committee decisions to the appropriate court
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Applied as and when disciplinary matters arise before the Board Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria administrative budget
How to Access
Persons with complaints about a registered quantity surveyor's professional conduct may submit a written complaint to the Board. Written complaint setting out the nature and details of the alleged misconduct Supporting documentary evidence or witness statements where available Statutory declaration supporting the complaint Application method: Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria, Abuja
Official Resources
Website: www.qsrbn.org
Legal Framework
Issued under the Quantity Surveyors (Registration, etc.) Act Cap Q1 LFN 2004. Operates alongside the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria Act, the Rules of Professional Conduct applicable to quantity surveyors, and the Disciplinary Tribunal procedures of the various built environment regulatory boards.