At RICS, we work by regulating and supporting our members for the general good of the public.
This is something that is enshrined at the heart of our Royal Charter – awarded by Queen Victoria in 1881.
The Royal Charter, which sets out the objectives of the Institution, clearly states the raison d'etre of RICS:
"to maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage."
In practice, the Charter means that important changes to the RICS constitution - its Bye-Laws - have to be ratified by the UK government, through the Privy Council, even after they have been approved by a majority of RICS members voting at a General Meeting.
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Est modus in rebus
(There is measure in all things) |
The continued demand for Royal Charters, which could seem an antiquated concept these days, shows that they retain their cachet in the modern professional world as a 'gold standard' of excellence and integrity. |
These days, RICS is a modern, international organisation with members representing everything that is good about the world of properts - in all its forms and related environmental issues.
View and/or download the RICS Royal Charter.
