Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

ARCHITECTS ACT 2004 (NO. 20 OF 2004) - SECT 45

    (1)     This section applies if the architects board has given an architect a disciplinary notice.

    (2)     The architects board may take disciplinary action in relation to the architect if satisfied on reasonable grounds that a disciplinary ground is established in relation to the architect.

    (3)     In making a decision about whether to take disciplinary action in relation to the architect, the architects board—

        (a)     must take into account—

              (i)     any response given to the board in accordance with the disciplinary notice; and

              (ii)     the considerations mentioned in section 46 (2); and

        (b)     may hold an inquiry under division 5.2 (Disciplinary inquiries).

    (4)     If the architects board takes disciplinary action against the architect—

        (a)     the board must tell the architect in writing about the board's decision; and

        (b)     the action takes effect when the notice is given to the architect or on the later date stated in the notice.