4 CCR 730-1.1 - Preamble and Bylaws

A. Preamble

The basis of these Bylaws and Rules is the authority granted the Board by sections 12-20-204, 12-120-104(1)(a) and (b), 12-120-206(1)(d), 12-120-306(1)(d), and 12-120-406(1)(e), C.R.S.

The Rules of the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors shall be known, and may be cited, as "the Rules" and/or "these Rules".

The Bylaws and Rules are necessary to insure the proper performance of the duties of the Board by the regulation of meetings, records, examinations, and the procedures thereof and to safeguard life, health, and property, to promote the public welfare, and to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity and practice. The rules shall be binding on every person holding a license and on all partnerships or corporations or other legal entities authorized to offer or perform or practice architecture, engineering or land surveying services in Colorado.

All persons licensed under Title 12, Article 120, Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Colorado Revised Statutes are charged with having knowledge of the existence of these Rules and shall be deemed to be familiar with their provisions and to understand them. In these Rules, the word "licensee" shall mean any person holding a license, certificate, or enrollment issued by this Board.

These Rules are severable. If one rule or portion of a rule is found to be invalid, all other rules or portions of rules that can be enforced without the invalid rules shall be enforced and shall remain valid.

B. Board Bylaws

1. Board Name. The name of the Board shall be the State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, hereinafter referred to as the Board.

2. Board Meetings. The Board shall hold at least six regular meetings a year as required by law. Notice of regular meetings shall be given as required by section 24-6-402(2), C.R.S. All meetings of the Board are open to the public except when the Board meets in executive session as allowed by section 24-6-402, C.R.S.

Special meetings may be called at any time by order of the Chair of the Board, or upon a written request signed by three members of the Board; the written request shall be filed with the program director. The program director shall provide notice of all special meetings to each member of the Board at least two weeks prior to said meeting unless a majority of the members of the Board waive such notice.

3. Board Organization. At the regular meeting of the Board in November, the Board shall organize by electing from its members a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The Chair shall appoint from the members of the Board such standing committees as he/she deems necessary.

No officer shall serve more than two successive one-year terms in any elective office.

4. Board Voting. All members of the Board including the Chair are entitled to vote and to make or to second motions. A majority vote of those present is required to pass a motion. The Chair shall vote as a member of the Board.

5. Rules of Order. To the extent practicable, the latest edition of "Roberts Rules of Order" shall govern the normal proceedings of the Board.

6. Board Seal. The seal of the Board is of the impression type and consists of two concentric circles. The outer circle shall be two inches in diameter and the inner circle shall be one-and-a-half inches in diameter. The outer circle shall contain the name "State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors". The inner circle shall contain "State of Colorado" with the word "Seal" across the diameter.

7. Communication. Communication with the Board is encouraged. Contact with the Board outside of Board meetings shall be through the Program Director and the Board office. In the event any person contacts a Board member regarding any matter relevant to the laws or rules regulating the practice of architecture, professional engineering and/or professional land surveying, and/or any matter before the Board, any expression of opinion by that Board member will be exclusively the Board Member's opinion and will in no way commit the Board.

8. Disciplinary Proceedings. Disciplinary proceedings of the Board are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, specifically section 24-4-105 of the C.R.S.

Notes

4 CCR 730-1.1

43 CR 14, July 25, 2020, effective 8/14/2020 43 CR 15, August 10, 2020, effective 8/30/2020 44 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 10/30/2021 45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022