THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2017188
Event Name	:	General Practice Division Discussion Forum for the proposed Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership with counterparts of RICS
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Event Date	:	2017-10-20
Event Time	:	7:00pm – 8:30pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2017-10-06
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 1207, 12/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	GPD
Fee	:	Free of charge for HKIS members
Priority	:	For HKIS GPD members only on a first-come-first-served basis
Language	:	Cantonese
Details	:	Following the GPD AGM on 18 November 2016, the GPD Council had convened a Discussion Forum for the proposed Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership ("MMRM") between GPD of HKIS and the counterparts of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (“RICS”). Members were encouraged to complete the questionnaire to express their views on its arrangement by end December 2016. Results of the Questionnaire was reported in GPD Chairman Message in Surveyors Times March 2017 Issue. It is noted that in essence members, probationers and students are generally in support to further liaise with RICS to facilitate the reciprocity discussion. Noting the result of the questionnaire above, GPD Council agreed to further liaise with RICS to facilitate the reciprocity discussion through the HKIS/RICS Liaison Committee of GPD. GPD has organized a Discussion Forum on 20 October 2017 to update members on the progress of the proposed MMRM with counterparts in RICS.
Remarks	:	A background paper for this purpose will be distributed to members. If you would like to attend the Discussion Forum, please complete and return the Standard Reservation Form to the HKIS Secretariat on or before 6 October 2017.
Payment	:	HKD
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.