| To make provision for the incorporation of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects and for matters connected therewith. (Enacted 1996) [19 July 1996] (Originally 58 of 1996) Cap 1162 s 1 Short title PART I PRELIMINARY This Ordinance may be cited as The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Incorporation Ordinance. (Enacted 1996) Cap 1162 s 2 Interpretation In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "Constitution" (章程) means the Deed of Constitution and the Rules of the Institute referred to in section 10 for the time being in force; "Council" (理事会) means the Council of the Institute established under section 7; "Institute" (学会) means The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects incorporated by section 3; "member" (会员) means a person whose name is currently included in the Register of members of the Institute; "President" (会长) means the person referred to as President of the Institute in section 7 and any person acting as President in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution; "Register" (名册) means the Register of members of the Institute kept in accordance with the Constitution; "Secretary" (秘书) means the honorary secretary of the Institute appointed under the provisions of the Constitution; "year" (年度) means the financial year of the Institute commencing and ending on such dates each year in accordance with the Constitution except that the period from the incorporation of the Institute to 31 March next thereafter shall be deemed to be a financial year. (Enacted 1996) Cap 1162 s 3 Incorporation of The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects PART II THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (1) The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects shall be a body corporate and shall be known as "The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects" which shall in that name have perpetual succession and shall be capable of suing and being sued and, subject to this Ordinance, of doing and suffering all such other acts and things as bodies corporate may lawfully do and suffer. (2) The Institute shall have a common seal which shall not be affixed except pursuant to a resolution of the Council, and unless provided otherwise in the Constitution, in the presence of a member of the Council and of the Secretary, or such other person appointed in his place by the Council, each of whom shall sign his name. (3) Any document purporting to be duly executed under the common seal of the Institute authenticated in accordance with subsection (2) shall be received in evidence and shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a document so executed. (Enacted 1996) Cap 1162 s 4 Objects of the Institute The objects of the Institute are, subject to this Ordinance- (a) to promote the general advancement of landscape architecture and to facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge of the various arts and sciences concerned therewith; (b) to raise the standard of landscape architecture in Hong Kong and the standard of professional landscape architectural services offered by members of the Institute; (c) to maintain the integrity and status of and discourage dishonourable conduct and practices in the landscape architectural profession; (d) to represent the views of the landscape architectural profession to the public and the Government; (e) to apply the collective expertise of members of the Institute in an advisory role to the Government and the building industry; (f) to encourage the study of landscape architecture and to give awards and scholarships on such terms and conditions as the Institute may from time to time specify; (g) to conduct examinations and act in such other manner as may be necessary to ascertain whether persons are qualified to be accorded professional recognition by the Institute; (h) to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas in relation to all aspects of landscape architecture and matters in connection with the landscape architectural profession; (i) to encourage and foster a spirit of friendly collaboration amongst members of the Institute and with other professional bodies and their members; (j) to promote, support and protect the character, status and interests of landscape architects in Hong Kong; (k) to maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession of landscape architects for the public advantage; and (l) to do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects. (Enacted 1996) Cap 1162 s 5 Powers of the Institute Subject to this Ordinance, the Council may, on behalf of the Institute, do all such things as are necessary for, or incidental or conducive to the better carrying out of the objects of the Institute, and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may- (a) acquire, take on lease, purchase, hold and enjoy any property and sell, let or otherwise dispose of the same; (b) enter into any contract; |
