Registered Architects' Board reappointment

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the reappointment of Helen Tonkin for the third time to the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.

Ms Tonkin, a Chartered Accountant, who is an existing member of the Board, will serve for a further two years.

"Her experience and skills have proven to be extremely useful on the Board. She has been able to assist it substantially through her extensive knowledge of financial planning and reporting, alongside her governance skills," says Mr Williamson.

The Registered Architects Act 2005 established the Registered Architects Board with the purpose of regulating the architecture profession. It is responsible for the development and administration of rules about competency standards, ethics, complaints and discipline of members of the profession.

Under the Act, the Board must have at least six, but no more than eight, members. The Minister recommends a maximum of four people nominated by the New Zealand Institute of Architects, and a maximum of four other persons as members of the Board.

Members are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister and may be appointed for terms of up to a maximum of five years.

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