Hong Kong Ordinances

THE HONG KONG INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS ORDINANCE - SECT 4

Objects of the Institution

The objects of the Institution are, subject to this Ordinance-

   (a)  to promote the general advancement of the science and practice of
        engineering in all its disciplines and branches;

   (b)  to maintain the integrity and status of the engineering profession and
        to represent it both to the public and to the Government;

   (c)  to establish and operate technical groups, specialist sections,
        divisions or colleges within the Institution;

   (d)  to encourage and foster a spirit of friendly collaboration amongst its
        members and with members of similar institutions or other professional
        bodies;

   (e)  to hold meetings of the Institution for receiving communications for
        discussion on subjects bearing upon engineering or upon subjects
        relating thereto;

   (f)  to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas in relation to
        various disciplines and branches of engineering and to publish and
        communicate to members information on all matters in connection with
        the profession of engineering;

   (g)  to promote the acquisition of that species of knowledge which
        constitutes the profession of engineer including modern management
        methods;

   (h)  to establish scholarships and grant prizes;

   (i)  to discourage dishonourable conduct and practices arising in the
        engineering profession;

   (j)  to do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the
        attainment of the above objects as the Council may consider
        appropriate.