3. Objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The general objects for which the corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be:—

(a)

to promote the acquisition, dissemination and exchange of knowledge relating to Geology;

(b)

to encourage research activities into Geological matters;

(c)

to assess the eligibility of candidates for admission to various grades of membership;

(d)

to regulate its professional activities and to assist in maintaining high standards in the general conduct of its activities;

(e)

to promote, maintain and uphold professional and ethical principles and standards in all matters connected with the practice of Geology;

(f)

to enhance and promote the interests and status of the professionals of Geology;

(g)

to provide services to public and private institutions in matters connected with the application of

Geology to activities relating to the development and progress of the country; and

(h)

to foster co-ordination with similar professional

Institutes in Sri Lanka and other countries in furthering the objects of the Corporation.

(2)

In the implementation of the objects specified in subsection (1) the Corporation shall ensure that such implementation shall be carried out without any distinction based on race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion, place of birth or any of such grounds.

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