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To provide for the establishment of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and for matters connected therewith. [5 December 1975] (Originally 88 of 1975) Cap 1105 s 1 Short title This Ordinance may be cited as The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Ordinance. Cap 1105 s 2 Interpretation In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "Constitution" (章程) means the constitution of the Institution referred to in section 10 for the time being in force; "Council" (理事会) means the Council of the Institution established under section 7; "Institution" (学会) means The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers incorporated by section 3; "member" (会员) means a person whose name is included in the Register of members for the time being of the Institution; "President" (会长) means the person referred to as President of the Institution in section 7 and any person acting as President in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution; "Register" (名册) means the Register of members of the Institution kept in accordance with the Constitution; "Secretary" (秘书) means the secretary of the Institution appointed under the provisions of the Constitution; "Society" (协会) means the Engineering Society of Hong Kong registered as such under the Societies Ordinance (Cap 151); "year" (年度) shall mean the financial year of the Institution commencing on 1 April each year and ending on 31 March in the year following except that the period from the establishment of the Institution to 31 March next thereafter shall be deemed to be a financial year. Cap 1105 s 3 Establishment of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1) There is hereby established a corporation to be known as "The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers" which shall in that name be a body corporate with perpetual succession and shall be capable of suing and being sued and, subject to this Ordinance, of doing and suffering all such other acts and things as bodies corporate may lawfully do and suffer. (2) The Institution shall have a common seal which shall not be affixed except pursuant to a resolution of the Council, and unless provided otherwise in the Constitution, in the presence of a member of the Council and of the Secretary, or such other person appointed in his place by the Council, each of whom shall sign his name. (3) Any document purporting to be duly executed under the common seal of the Institution authenticated in accordance with subsection (2) hereof shall be received in evidence and shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a document so executed. Cap 1105 s 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. Cap 1105 s 5 Powers of the Institution Subject to this Ordinance the Council may, on behalf of the Institution, do all such things as are necessary for, or incidental or conducive to the better carrying out of the objects of the Institution, and, in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may- (a) acquire, take on, lease, purchase, hold and enjoy any property and sell, let or otherwise dispose of the same; (b) enter into any contract; (c) provide appropriate amenities for members; (d) employ staff; (e) provide residential accommodation for staff and visiting guests; (f) provide or contribute to pensions for staff; (g) act as trustee in relation to pension schemes and funds for scholarships and prizes; (h) borrow money in such manner and on such securities or terms as the Council deems appropriate or expedient; (i) apply for any grant in aid for the functions of the Institution on such conditions as the Council deems appropriate or expedient; |