CLGE Working for a Profession 13-15 November 2017 PCC - Tallinn (EE)
Overview Introduction The European Legislation about establishment / provision of services Proportionality check The Code of Professional Qualifications for Property Surveyors Ongoing work (DPKB, update of papers)
To keep in mind Surveyors and not Lawyers Strong legal aspect and implications Master Bachelor Technician Information Message Request
CLGE Ex-Board 2016-2018
Executive Board Secretary-General Vasile Chiriac (MD) President Maurice Barbieri (CH) Vice-President V. Tikhonov (RU) Treasurer D. Seitz (DE) Vice-President Duncan Moss (UK) Vice-President Nicolas Smith (FR) Vice-President M. De Buitleir (IE) Vice-President Mairolt Kakko (EE) Vice-President SA Rudolf Kolbe (AT) IG - PARLS Vladimir Krupa (HR) FIG Young Surveyors Diana Becirevic (HR)
Leading Surveyors Association 39 Member countries + 2 Observing members 28 EU Members States >>> 100.000 Surveyors Requires close cooperation FIG, YSEN, EuroGeographics, PCC European Bodies National Associations
Strategic Goals of CLGE Take part in the legislative process governing the exercise of the Surveying Profession at the European and national levels; Influence Build a Professional image of the European of Surveyor, recognized by the national governments as well as the EU; Visibility Motivate young surveyors to become active within their national associations and hence within CLGE. Renewal Make sure that the CLGE members are satisfied with the performance of CLGE. Members Satisfaction
One Profession Civil Servants Publicly Appointed Regulated Profession Free Market
CLGE: a definition CLGE is the leading representational body for the Surveying Profession in Europe. - Promotes the Profession in the EU - Fosters its development in the Council of Europe Surveying includes Cadastral Surveying which provides security to land and property title and thus underlies the economic base of western society. Geospatial Information is now ubiquitous in our lives and the Surveyor plays a fundamental role in this field.
CLGE: a definition CLGE is the leading representational body for the Surveying Profession in Europe. - Promotes the Profession in the EU - Fosters its development in the Council of Europe Surveying includes Cadastral Surveying which provides security to land and property title and thus underlies the economic base of western society. Geospatial Information is now ubiquitous in our lives and the Surveyor plays a fundamental role in this field.
CLGE: a definition The individual Surveyors spread over now 36 member states are the final and most important beneficiaries of our activities. CLGE also pursues more general aims such as: - the sustainable development; - public and individual interests European Citizens.
4 PILLARS Civil Servants Publicly Appointed Regulated Profession Free Market
4 PILLARS Article 45 Article 51 Mutual Services Prev. 39 Prev. 45 Recognition
4 PILLARS Civil Servants Publicly Appointed Regulated Profession Free Market
4 PILLARS Civil Servants Publicly Appointed Regulated Profession Free Market
4 PILLARS Civil Servants Publicly Appointed Regulated Profession Free Market
The Proportionality Test Better application of EU rules The EU does not regulate professions since it s MS prerogative (new + reforms) Streamlining the proportionality test All this leads to yet another regulation
The Proportionality Test New regulation under discussion (EP) Ex-ante check (quantitative / qualitative) Risks, Scope, Qualification, Econ. impact Information consultation of stakeholders Exchange of information between MS Competent Authorities
IMCO s report, 23 June 17 Internal Market and Consumer Protection Excluding healthcare services Concentrate on other sectors against goldplating practices No mandatory consultation independent scrutiny body Clarification of the reasons of public interest Equal information stakeholders Possibility for wider consultation
No risks in Surveying?
IMCO s report, 23 June 17 Internal Market and Consumer Protection Excluding healthcare services Concentrate on other sectors against goldplating practices No mandatory consultation independent scrutiny body Clarification of the reasons of public interest Equal information stakeholders Possibility for wider consultation
Reasoned opinions Reasoned opinions (DE, AT, FR) Term regulated profession to clarify New or amended provisions well described The exchange of best practices between MS to be encouraged Economic impact on competition and free movement to be considered
ECOSOC (EESC) opinion The package would improve the national proportionality check However: it requires the cooperation of Member States Authorities and professional organisations The proportionality test should not be mandatory but offered as a service for national regulators
Accord Multilateral Code of Professional Qualifications Cadastral Property Surveyors Surveyors = BAC+5 BAC+5 + 2T 2T + SE SE 13-15 November 2017 PCC - Tallinn (EE)
Property Surveyors = Secondary School + Master + Traineeship + Exam 13-15 November 2017 PCC - Tallinn (EE)
CPQPS About the code Dynamic Report The Code itself A letter of Intent Brief history Started in 2004 with the Accord Multilatéral Historic IG-PARLS members and other CLGE members Reviewing since 2012, questionnaire
Content of the Code Education 5 years University or Technical High School Bachelor in Geodetic Surveying Master in Geodetic Surveying Main Courses Geodesy, Mapping, GIS, Cadastre, Real Estate Regulations, Land Use and Planning, Ownership and Property Law
Content of the Code Professional experience 2 3 years of traineeship Mentor In the Administration Verification of knowledge Harmonization State examination
Content of the Code Public appointment Generally confirmed by an oath Code of Conduct Cfr. CLGE, national codes Disciplinary body Independence Quality control Idem
Excellent paper by Clemens Kiepke
Common CLGE Database
Reviewing Process
To keep in mind Surveyors and not Lawyers Strong legal aspect and implications Master Bachelor Technician Information Message Request
Conclusions Proportionality check is an opportunity Active cooperation of CLGE and PCC unite: MS Competent Authority, NMCA s and Professional Associations Use our Code as a basis Use DPKB as a resource Join our working group on the European Requirements for cadastral Surveyors