WELCOME
APEGGA is a self-governing association responsible to the people of Alberta for the licensing of professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists, the maintaining of professional standards and upholding the Code of Ethics. Under the Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions (EGGP) Act, an Alberta Government statute, APEGGA regulates the professions of engineering, geology and geophysics in Alberta. This means that only those individuals licensed with APEGGA can practice or use titles relating to these three professions on projects in Alberta.
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OVERVIEW & STATISTICS
APEGGA is a self-governing association responsible
to the people of Alberta for the licensing of professional engineers, geologists
and geophysicists, the maintaining of professional standards and upholding the Code of Ethics.
THE
EGGP ACT
This document is a revised edition of the
Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act, Regulations (including
the Code of Ethics) and By-Laws, incorporating
all amendments up to February 2003.
CODE
OF ETHICS
Professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists
shall recognize that professional ethics is founded upon integrity, competence,
dignity and devotion to service. This concept shall guide their conduct at all
times.
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE & COUNCIL
This list of members were nominated
and then elected by vote to represent APEGGA on the Executive Committee & Council.
Elections take place at the Annual General Meeting yearly.
EXECUTIVE
STAFF
A list of APEGGA Directors and Managers.
Included in this list is their name, title, and designation, as well as a fax
and phone number to contact them. You will also find an online form to ask questions
or to give comments.
BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & REPRESENTATIVES
You can view the members on a committee
using a search. Select your committee and a results page will
be viewed. Terms of References for each committee can be downloaded here as well.
ORGANIZATION
STRUCTURE
Here you will find a guide to Council governance
style; a reference for APEGGA’s organizational structure, and relevant
roles and responsibilities; a collection of governance policies and procedures
developed by Council
BRANCHES
The Association is divided into ten geographic
areas, nine of which are branches and one of which (Edmonton) is a district..
Each branch provides information to be posted here, such as minutes, reports,
business plan, events, and more.
IRON
RING
The symbolism of the ring ceremony is important.
It reminds engineers of their obligation to the public good and to the strong
moral tenets that characterize professional engineers.
EARTH
RING
Like the iron ring of the obligated engineer,
the Earth science ring is a symbol of values that lie at the core of our individual
beings and of the trust placed in us by society.
LINKS
AND RESOURCES
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