Fuzhou Seminar I joined the HKIS delegation and attended a forum in Fuzhou on 19 -22 June. The event was organized by the Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development and the HKSAR Development Bureau. The theme was on 'sustainable urban form', green building and low-carbon city. Quite a lot of topics were covered including low-carbon city planning and development model; green building planning, design, construction and maintenance; energy conservation and emission reduction design, etc. Professional Standard Quite recently, a complaint was lodged with the GPD Council on a sub-standard valuation report which was included in a listing document. Members raised concerns on non-provision of proper information and proposed that the HKIS should consider investigation into the case. Meanwhile, our CPD convenor, Mr Simon Poon, is arranging a seminar on the topic regarding valuation report writing. We will be cautious that sensitive information on this particular case and the valuer’s identity will not be disclosed. Visit of Delegation from China Meanwhile, I must thank the good liaison work of Mr K K Chiu, the Vice-Chairman, who arranged a visit of a Mainland Delegation to the HKIS in June. Furthermore, he is making contact with an appraising institute which is organizing in October/November 2010. Interested Members are requested to keep an eye on progress. CIREA reciprocity For those who wish to join the CIREA reciprocity examination this year, kindly note our working group is making the effort. Announcement on the arrangement of seminar and training will soon be made. Mediation Members may be aware that the Mediation Helpline Office Ltd came into operation earlier on. There are altogether eight providers, including the HKIS. The office operates as a 'one-stop shop'. Should there be any request on mediation service, it will be referred to the appropriate body/organization for consideration/ action. At the moment, HKIS mediators on the list are mainly from QSD and some BSD. However, as GPD members do provide mediation services on valuation dispute, compulsory purchase, etc, interested members should consider attending relevant courses/examination with a view to get accredited as a qualified mediator.