4. Functions of the Institute

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

The functions of the Institute shall be—

(a)

to promote and advance the study of, practice and application of, and research in, landscape architecture and its related subjects and the arts and sciences connected therewith;

Sri Lanka Institute of Landscape Architects

(b)

to promote, establish and maintain close relations with the profession worldwide, including the international exchange of knowledge, skills and experience in both educational and professional spheres;

(c)

to establish and maintain the highest possible standards of professional practice in planning, designing, development, management and conservation of the landscape, along with other relevant professionals and professional bodies;

(d)

to organize, supervise and control the admission and the professional education and training of persons desiring to qualify as landscape architects, to prescribe or approve courses of study for the qualifying examinations for membership of the

Institute and to conduct or provide for the conduct of such courses and examinations;

(e)

to protect and promote the interests, status, welfare, rights and privileges of the profession of landscape architects in Sri Lanka and the interests of the public in relation to that profession, and of persons desiring to qualify as landscape architects; and

(f)

to establish, regulate and maintain libraries and benefit schemes for the benefit of members, officers and employees and their dependants.

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