Understanding the RICS Governance Structure: Essential Knowledge for APC Candidates
As you prepare for your RICS APC final assessment interview, understanding the organizational structure of RICS and its key leaders is crucial. Questions about RICS governance regularly appear in the mandatory competencies section, particularly under Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism. This guide provides everything you need to confidently answer these questions.
During your final assessment, assessors expect you to demonstrate knowledge of how RICS operates as a professional body. Understanding the governance structures shows your commitment to being part of a self-regulating institution that operates in the public interest—a fundamental principle for a Royal Charter body.
RICS is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction, with 125,000 qualified professionals globally. As a Royal Charter body, RICS must act in the public interest in every decision it makes.
Governing Council
Role: RICS' highest governance body with ultimate responsibility for the institution.
Primary Duties
Composition (up to 28 members)
Role: The most senior individuals within RICS, acting as leading ambassadors globally.