37.The functions of the Council shall be-
| (a) to maintain standards and procedures relating to land surveying and professional discipline among persons engaged in land surveying. |
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| (b) to receive applications from surveyors for registration as registered surveyors, and to register such surveyors where the Council is satisfied that such surveyors possess the prescribed qualification and experience and have the ability and skills to practise land surveying; |
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| (c) to receive applications from registered surveyors for the issue of an Annual Practicing licence and to issue such licences to such surveyors where the Council is satisfied that such surveyors possess the knowledge and skill to practise the profession of land surveying ; |
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| (d) to promote the maintenance of high standards of professional education among persons engaged in land surveying ; |
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| (e) to promote programs which provide for professional development by improving the knowledge and skills of persons practicing land surveying and who are required to obtain an Annual practicing Licence ; |
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| (f)to recognize academic and professional qualifications in land surveying, establish practical experience requirements and conduct qualifying examinations and professional interviews, for candidates for registration surveyors and for the issue of annual practicing licenses ; |
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| (g) to negotiate and administer reciprocal arrangements with the relevant authorities in foreign countries for the purpose of security uniformity and reciprocity in the education, training and recognition of persons engaged in land surveying ; |
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| (h) to co-ordinate with the institutions engaged in education and training in land surveying and land information in Sri Lanka for the maintenance of required educational standards ; |
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| (i) to co-ordinate with other relevant organisations in Sri Lanka in the maintenance of high professional standards. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts