Members may note recent personnel changes at certain land-related departments/bureaux. However, some may not be aware that apart from seniority, experience and personality, exposure and leadership are important attributes that will be taken into account when considering suitable candidates for promotion.
Some members observed that in a particular department, the outgoing and incumbent heads once served as presidents of a professional institute. Also, its deputy director had also 'gone through' the process.
Serving as a president of an institute will greatly enrich one's communication skill with people thus ironing out mutual differences. Furthermore, it gives the opportunities to face / solve problems which are not entirely relating to office work, making decisions on controversial issues, team buildings with members, etc.
The reward for dedication of one's time and effort on institute affairs may not be forthcoming. However, one may be benefited on a longer term. With regard to the current GPD Council, we still have more than one year to go before the next election. Meanwhile, interested members may wish to consider participating in various activities by joining certain working groups, panels, speaking at CPD forum, commenting on papers / policy / consultation documents, etc.
Should members wish to have details on possible participation, they are always welcome to contact our Hon Secretary, Mr Tony WAN or Hon Treasurer, Mr Edward AU. Their e-mail addresses are:
[email protected];
[email protected].
Progress on RA with CIREA
In the past few weeks, the HKIS Working Group has sent draft documents and e-mails to its counterpart. It would seem that apart from our proposal, they have to take other factors into account. Time will be required to resolve outstanding issues.
The Working Group is chasing up progress and will give further reports in due course.
Coming CPD Seminars
Members may wish to note that the following CPD seminars will be organized by the GPD in the coming months:
1. The Implementation and Impact of New Measures for Sale of Uncompleted Residential Units in HK - by Mr Andrew Yu
2. Wo Shang Wai Residential Development cum Wetland Restoration Project-a Win-Win Case by Mr Augustine Wong Ho Ming
3. The Role of Surveyor as Expert-by Mr F. Y. Kan
4. Lot Boundary Survey in Development projects- The Role of a Professional Land Surveyor-by Mr Joseph Y.C. Wong
