Title
Supreme Court
GEP Membership Requirement for Geodetic Engineers
Law
Prc Board Of Geodetic Engineering No. 05, S. 2005
Decision Date
Jun 15, 2005
Registered and licensed geodetic engineers and junior geodetic engineers must submit valid membership certificates and official receipts for annual or lifetime dues to the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (GEP) as a prerequisite for obtaining or renewing their professional registration and identification cards.

Law Summary

Accreditation of Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (GEP)

  • GEP accredited as the sole integrated and accredited national professional organization
  • Accreditation pursuant to Board Res. and Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act

Mandatory Membership and Registration Requirements

  • Registered and licensed Geodetic Engineers and Junior Geodetic Engineers must register with GEP
  • Submission of valid GEP membership certificate and official receipt for membership dues required
  • Requirement applies before issuance or renewal of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card

Objective of Submission Requirement

  • Ensures compliance with mandatory membership as per law and IRR
  • Guarantees payment of membership dues to GEP
  • Establishes bona fide membership status for issuance or renewal of professional credentials

Administrative Responsibilities and Coordination

  • GEP President to provide updated official registry of bona fide members to PRC Registration Division
  • Registry must indicate membership status and official receipt numbers for dues
  • PRC to provide quarterly updated list of registered and licensed Geodetic Engineers/Junior Geodetic Engineers

Effectivity and Dissemination

  • Resolution effective 15 days following full publication in Official Gazette or nationwide newspaper
  • Copies of resolution to be furnished to PRC Registration Division, GEP, and PRC Regional Directors for implementation and dissemination

Legal Basis

  • Based on Section 25, Article V of R.A. No. 8560 as amended by R.A. No. 9200
  • Pursuant to Board Resolutions under the authority of the Professional Regulation Commission

Key Legal Concepts

  • Integration and mandatory membership for profession regulation
  • Accreditation of professional organization by regulatory board and commission
  • Linkage between professional membership and issuance of registration and identification cards
  • Enforcement through procedural requirements and documentation submission
  • Official coordination between GEP and PRC for member validation and record updating

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