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Organisers
FIG was founded in 1878. It is a federation of national associations and is the only international body that represents all surveying disciplines. More than 100 countries are united in FIG. It is a UN-recognised non-government organisation (NGO) and its aim is to ensure that the disciplines of surveying and all who practise them meet the needs of the markets and communities that they serve. It realises its aim by promoting the practice of the profession and encouraging the development of professional standards.The current plan of work focuses on surveyors' responses to social, economic, technological and environmental change and the particular needs of countries in economic transition. FIG's technical work is led by ten commissions with the following terms of reference:
FIG is administered by its General Assembly and its Council. Members of the FIG Council 2007-2010 are President Stig Enemark, the Vice Presidents Ken Allred (Canada) (2007-2008), Dalal S Alnaggar (Egypt), Matt Higgins (Australia), Paul van der Molen (Netherlands) (2007-2008) and ACCO Representative Chryssy Potsiou (2007-2008).
HKIS, established in 1984, is the only professional organisation representing the surveying profession in Hong Kong. As of 22 March 2007, the number of members reached 7020, of which 4384 were corporate members, 55 were Technical Associates and 2581 were probationers, technical trainees and students. The Institute's work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development. The Institute has an important consultative role in government policy making and on issues affecting the profession. We have advised the Government on issues such as unauthorized building works, building safety campaign, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality and housing problems. We are working on amendments to standard forms of building contract and have issued guidance notes on floor area measurement methods. We have an established presence in the international arenas, have overseas connections, and have entered into reciprocal agreements with professional surveying and valuation institutes in the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore recognizing the counterpart's member's qualifications. In addition, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors is a member of various leading international surveying organisations. The Institute has six Divisions and one Young Surveyors Group:
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