Q:
When can an applicant apply?
- “New architects” can apply for
UAP Membership during the Oathtaking of new
architects. The UAP Secretariat shall be at hand
to receive submission of all requirements prior
and after the oathtaking ceremonies.
- Any time at the UAP Secretariat
- At any UAP chapter event
Q:
What are the requirements?
- Photocopy of the applicant’s PRC
Certificate and Professional License as evidence
that the applicant is a duly registered architect
in the Philippines (2 sets each)
- Fully accomplished membership application
form secured from the UAP National Secretariat or
from any UAP Chapter (2 sets each)
- Payment of Initiation fee and annual dues
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Q:
What are the rights and privileges of a Corporate Member
in Good Standing?
- A Corporate Member in Good Standing has
the following privileges:
- Be chosen as a member of the Electoral
College, which elects National Officers;
- Represent the organization by printing
after his name the initials "UAP";
- Be able to attend UAP affairs such as the
National Convention and the National Conference;
- Be qualified for election as officer in
the chapter and national level after satisfying
other requirements;
- After being a corporate member in good
standing for at least ten (10) years, together
with notable contribution rendered in the
advancement of the architectural profession, be
eligible for elevation to the status of Fellow;
- After being a corporate member in good
standing for at least thirty five (35) years be
conferred the status of Member Emeritus.
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Q:
What are the duties and responsibilities of Corporate
Members?
- It is the duty and responsibility of a
Corporate Member of the UAP to:
- Defend, uphold and abide by the By-Laws
of UAP and to abide by the Architects Code of
Ethics;
- Pay the required fees, dues and
assessments promptly;
- Assist UAP in the conduct of its affairs
whenever called upon to do so;
- Endeavor to attend all annual, regular
and special meetings of UAP and those of the
Chapter of which he is a member. Maximum absences
of more than 50 percent shall be a cause for
dismissal from the Chapter Roster, upon the
discretion of the Chapter Board;
- Support programs of the government and
the community related to architecture and
national welfare, and be actively involved in
civic and public affairs;
- And to conduct oneself in dignity and in
a manner worthy of a professional.
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