The Role of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects

The mandate of the Saskatchewan Association of Architects is to ensure the protection of the public interest and to regulate and advance the profession of Architecture in the province of Saskatchewan. The Association was given authority to administer its own Act under provincial legislation which came into effect on July 31, 1912, was updated in 1996, and is known as An Act respecting The Saskatchewan Association of Architects (The Architects Act). The conduct of the Association's members and the practice of Architecture are regulated under the terms of The Architects Act and the Bylaws of The Saskatchewan Association of Architects.

The Association is governed by a Council of ten members, consisting of seven elected resident architects, two public appointees (one a University faculty member), and the Past-President. Council is assisted by four standing committees. The Executive Committee is responsible for long range planning and liaison with other associations and organisations. The Practice Affairs committee responds to any complaints from the general public arising out of concerns regarding professional conduct of members. The Registration Committee reviews all membership applications to ensure candidates meet the required standards for education and practical training to be granted membership in the Association. The Communications Committee is responsible for co-ordinating public relations and facilitating communication with government agencies.

The Association is also served by many dedicated volunteers who serve on standing committees and act as representatives to a number of external professional organisations.

Aside from the high standards that the Association has set for membership, the Saskatchewan Association of Architects works with the Profession to ensure that high standards for practice and conduct are followed. The Association has established Standards of Professional Practice to guide its members.

Standards of Professional Practice

An Architect shall:

• conduct his/her relationship with clients, contractors, suppliers, engineers, consultants and other architects, in an ethical and professional manner.
• preserve his/her integrity in all matters. The architect shall explain to the client the exact nature and extent of all services offered and the proper compensation shall be agreed upon before undertaking a commission.
• consider the needs and stipulations of the client, the effect of the work on the profession and on the public interest.
• ensure that business relations outside of an architect's profession shall be conducted in such a manner so as not to weaken or discredit the position of the architect as a professional advisor.
• at all times act in a manner that will not be detrimental to the profession.

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Saskatchewan Association of Architects

200 - 642 Broadway Ave.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 1A9

Phone: 306-242-0733
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