Today, The Hong Kong Insitute of Architects has more than 1400 full members and over 200 associate members and graduate members. The Institute is governed by a Council formed by a President, two Vice-Presidents, an Honorary Secretary , an Honorary Treasurer and 12 Council members. The Council appoints 4 Boards, each charged by a member of the Council, to deal with specific areas in the objectives of the Institute. They are the Board of Internal Affairs, the Board of Overseas Affairs, the Board of Educational Affairs, and the Board of Local Affairs. These Boards in turn appoint committee to deal with matters within the area of responsibility of the board.
Service to the Public
The Institute also serves the public by applying the collective expertise of its members in an advisory role to government and to the building industry. Today, HKIA is represented in numerous consultative or advisory bodies ranging from a working group which counsels the drafting of new building and planning legislation to a committee which formulates standard contracts for use in the building industry.
Architectural Education
In the field of education, the Institute works closely with the two Universities, namely, the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong and offers courses and counsel in professional practice and practical experience in architecture.
Professional Qualification
Every year, candidates aspiring to the professional qualification of Architect sit a professional examination held by the Institute. Successful candidates receive recognition not only from professional bodies in Hong Kong but also in UK, Australia, Canada, USA and other countries.
International Participation
In recent years, the Institute takes Hong Kong to the fore in international circles through its active participation in the International Union of Architects (UIA), the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), and the Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA).

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