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The Town Planners (Registration) Act, 2007

This section gives the Act’s short title and says it starts on a date set by the Minister in a Gazette notice. This section defines key terms used in the Act, including Act, Board, Minister, Register, Registrar, town…

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This section gives the Act’s short title and says it starts on a date set by the Minister in a Gazette notice. This section defines key terms used in the Act, including Act, Board, Minister, Register, Registrar, town planning, and town planner. People and authorities exercising powers under this Act must follow the listed town-planning principles when applying or interpreting it. A Town Planners Registration Board is established to regulate town planners, and the Minister may amend the First Schedule. The Board must carry out a set of functions for town planning regulation, registration, training, discipline, advice, and public assistance.

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The Hoard may regulate its own procedure, but only subject to this Schedule and any regulations made under the Act.

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§ 1This Act may be cited as the Town Planners (Registration) ActShort title

This section gives the Act’s short title and says it starts on a date set by the Minister in a Gazette notice.

1. This Act may be cited as the Town Planners (Registration) Act. 2007 and shall come into operation on the date appointed by the Minister by notice in the (iazette.
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§ 2Short title and CommencementShort title

This section defines key terms used in the Act, including Act, Board, Minister, Register, Registrar, town planning, and town planner.

2. In this Act. unless the context requires otherwise "Act' means the Town Planners (Registration) Act. 2007: "Board" means the Town Planners Registration Board established by section 4; “ Minister" means the Minister responsible for land use planning: "Register" means the Register established by section N: "Registrar" means the Registrar of town planners appointed under section 7: Short t i 11 o ami (.0111- iir'ikv- III on l tnlcrprc- lalio n IS 7 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) "town planning" means the planning for management of change in the built form and natural environment to enhance efficiency and sustainable utilization o f resources for social and economic development trend in a given human settlement, taking into account equitable and collective interest: "town planner" means a person registered under this Act to undertake tow n plannihg; PART II Poi.icv Fram i:\vork l'unda- nionlal Principles o f tow n planning;
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§ 3Fundamental principles of town planningProvision

People and authorities exercising powers under this Act must follow the listed town-planning principles when applying or interpreting it.

3. With a view to g iv in g cllect to the fundamental principles of the National Land Policy and the Human Settlements Development Policy, all persons and authorities exercising powers, applying or interpreting the provisions of this Act shall be under the duty to (a) make serviced land availab le for shelter and human settlements development in general to all sections of community including women, youth, the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged: (b) improve the level of the provision of infrastructure and social services for sustainable human settlements development: (c) facilitate the creation of employment opportunities and eradication of poverty: (d) promote a balanced development of a clearly defined hierarchy of settlements in promoting human settlements development: (e) promote and include the participation ol the private and popular sectors, such as Community Based Organisations. Non-Governmental Organisations. Co-operatives and Communities in land use planning: (f) protect the environment o f human settlements and o f ecosystems from pollution, degradation and destruction in order to attain sustainable development: (g) promote the building of capacities in training and retraining of professionals in fields related to land use planning: (h) promote capacity building in technical, financial and managerial skill of all actors in land use planning: /A A’ No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (i) ensure enforcement of planning legislation, building regulations, standards and other controls are consistent with the capabilities, needs and aspirations o f the various sections of the population: and (j) protect professional town planners technical matters against arbitrary and discretionary decisions, orders and interference by public officials. U ST A H I.IS IIM K N T ol- Till-: T o w n P l.A N N K R S R lM IS T R A T h in H o A U I) PART 111
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§ 45. Functions ot the BoardAmendment

A Town Planners Registration Board is established to regulate town planners, and the Minister may amend the First Schedule.

4 .- (I) There is hereby established a Hoard to be known as the Town Planners Registration Board which shall be responsible for regulating the activities and conduct of town planners in accordance w ith the functions and powers conferred upon it by this Act. Kslahlish- mcnt o f the Hoard (2) The provisions of the first Schedule to this Act shall have effect as to the constitution and the proceedings of Board. (3) The Minister may amend the First Schedule to this Act.
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§ 5Functions ot the BoardProvision

The Board must carry out a set of functions for town planning regulation, registration, training, discipline, advice, and public assistance.

5. The functions o f the Board shall be to (a) establish a system lor registration of tow n planners: Functions ol’ llic Hoard (b) provide fo ra system of nurturing competence, knowledge, professional conduct, consistency, integrity and ethics in town planning: fii' » )CJ (c) promote transparency and certainly in the planning process: (d) register persons qualified for registration as town planners in accordance with the pro\isions o f this Act: jj (e) promote interest in. evaluate activities and advancement of the profession of tow n Planning: (I) provide opportunities or facilities for the study of. and training in tow n planning, and to promote the development of research and the application of technical information relating to town planning: 1X9 No. 7 Town r/tinncrs (llcgislrm ion) 2007 (g) inquire into the professional misconduct of a member and institute disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the pro\ isions of this Act: (h) foster co-operation among registered town planners and between the Board and other institutions or organisations. \\aUo\Yv\U\ oy \Mcv\YAlta\U\ cow w vw al \\\VV\ U \Y\\\m U \U \l planning and management of sustainable development: (i) provide to the Government and other national institutions, technical advice on matters relating to town planning: (j) assist members of the public in matters relating to the practice of the profession of town planning and management of sustainable exploitation of natural resource: and (k) carr\ out such other functions as ma\ be conferred upon the Hoard bv anv written law or as are incidental to the performance of its functions. • "> i I .imitation o I' liab ility ol' members
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§ 6Limitation ofliabilily ofmcmbersProvision

A Board member is not personally liable for Board acts or omissions done in good faith while carrying out the Board’s responsibilities, functions, or powers under the Act.

6. A member of the Board shall not be personally liable for am act or omission of the Board done or omitted to be done in good Iaitli in the course of carrying out the responsibilities and functions of. or exercising the powers conferred upon the Board under this Act. Ri-iasTU Ak. R ix a s ik \i h )\' a n d R i im s t i k ni- T o w n P i a x n t .k s PA RT IV Appoint- 111 cut ill the Uc;*islr:ir
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§ 7Appointment o f registrarProvision

The Minister must appoint an experienced public officer town planner as Registrar of town planners, and the Registrar’s term is three years, renewable for another three years.

7. ( I ) Tin* Minister shall appoint an experienced Town Planner who is a public officer to be the Registrar of tow n planners. (2) The Registrar shall hold office for three years which may be renewable for another three years. ‘I •• j\ Rci’istcrs ol’ tow n planners
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§ 8( I ) The Registrar shall keep and maintain registers o f town plannersProvision

The Registrar must keep and maintain registers of town planners and record changes to the registered particulars accurately.

8. ( I ) The Registrar shall keep and maintain registers o f town planners into which shall be entered particulars showing against each name (a) the date of entry: (b) the name: 190 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (c) postal and physical address, e-mail or website: (d) the class registered in; and (e) the qualifications and skills as prescribed by the Hoard. (2) Application forms for Registration, Certificates of Registration and Register o f Town Planners shall be as prescribed in the Second Schedule to this Act. (3) Any change in any of the particulars entered in the register, shall be entered accurately in the registers by the Registrar.
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§ 9Publication of registered and listsAmendment

The Registrar must publish specified details about each town planner in the Gazette, and must publish an annual January list of registered town planners. The Registrar may also publish amendments or deletions to a town planner’s name from the Register if directed by the Board.

9. ( I ) The Registrar shall, by notice published in the (iazette. as soon as may be practicable following registration, publish the names, postal addresses, premises, registration number, type, category and class and qualifications o f each town planner. Publication or registervil anil list'. (2) Subject to direction of the Hoard, the Registrar may publish in the ( iazette am amendment to or deletion of the name o f a town planner from the Register. (3) The Registrar shall, by notice published in the ( iazette. in the month of January in each year, publish a list containing the names, postal address, premises, registration number, type and category o f a II registered town planners remaining in the Registers as on the thirty first day of December of lift.- previous y ear.
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§ 10( I ) A publication of names, shall be prima facie c\ idenec that aProvision

People may inspect the register and get copies or extracts from the Registrar on payment of a prescribed fee; the Board can temporarily register a qualified person and control the contracted work period.

10. ( I ) A publication of names, shall be prima facie c\ idenec that a I'uMk'nlion person whose names appears in the registers is so registered. (2) The registers, lists and all copies or extracts from them which have been duly certified by the Registrar shall be accepted in a 11 courts and tribunals or other bodies authorized to receive ev idence o f the facts staled therein. C\ illcncc .»r registra­ tion (3) Any person may inspect the register and any document relating to an entry in the register and may obtain from the Registrar a copy or an extract from the register on payment o f a prescribed fee. 191 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (c) lie has expertise and skills which qualifies him lo be a town planner in Tanzania, the Board may temporarily register that person as a term planner. (2) An application for registration under this section, shall be in the prescribed form, accompanied by the prescribed fee. and the Board may require an applicant to appear before it for the purposes of producing documentary evidence of competence in undertaking town planning immediately prior to entry in Tanzania. (3) Registration of a town planner under this section, shall entitle that town planner to undertake work only for the duration or the period of contracted work which is directed by the Board in subsection ( i ) and on the expiration of the period of the contracted works, that firm shall cease to have been so registered, and shall return the registration certificate to the Board. (-1) In case of doubt, the decision of the Board as to the completion of the specific assignment shall be conclusive. (5) During the duration or the period o f the contracted work as is directed by the Board under subsection (1). and in relation to things done by a tow n planner in the course of the contracted work, be treated as being duly registered under this Act as a hona fide town planner but in relation to other matters shall be treated as not so registered.
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§ 13Designation upon registrationProvision

A livery town planner is entitled to use a specified title, which differs depending on whether the person is a resident citizen or not.

13. livery town planner shall be entitled to be addressed and to adopt and use the title ? J j ' * (a) in the case o f a resident citizen. “ Fully Registered Town Planner": or Designation upon registration (b) in the case o f a person who is not a citizen of Tanzania. "Temporary Registered Tow n Planner".
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§ 14T he Registrar may on his own motion or upon instruction by theProvision

The Registrar may ask a town planner for information about practising as a town planner, either on the Registrar’s own motion or when instructed by the Board.

14. T he Registrar may on his own motion or upon instruction by the Board, requests a town planner to furnish any such information relating to practicing as a town planner. Rcgist rar may call lo r info rm a­ tion 193 i No. 7 ■'/r;uV7: /Vciniicrs (Itcgi.sintinjn) . 2007 Power to delete I’roin and correct register PART V C'.\N'('l'I.I.AFi()N AND SVSPKN'SfON c >1 Rl.lIlSIK AIN >N
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§ 15Power to delete IVom and correct registerProvision

The Board may direct that a town planner’s name be deleted from the Register if listed grounds apply, and the Registrar must delete mistaken or fraudulent entries and notify the person in writing.

15. (!) Tj)e;'Bftar.d may dircct thaflhe name ol'a town planner be deleted from I'he'Rogisler’fthcVe such person has - (a) di'ed:'7’ * • > (b) failed to pay the jjresCrrbed fee; (c) failed, within a period of twcl\e months from the date of registration, to notil\ the Registrar of his current address: (d) requested that his name be deleted from the Register: (e) been found guilty of misconduct: (f) had lost qualification in respect of which he was registered: (g) been adjudged bankrupt: or (h) been placed under receivership or liquidation voluntarily. Ibr purpose of decei\ ing creditors. (2) fhe Registrar shall delete from the Register any entry which has been mistakenly or fraudulentl\ entered. (3) The Registrar shall in writing notify a person whose name has been deleted from the Register. (4) A person whose name has been deleted from the Register shall, upon notification, immediately cease from practising as a town planner. Restoration ol* name in the Register
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§ 16Restoration of name in the registerProvision

A deleted name cannot be restored in the Register unless the Board directs it.

16. ( I ) Where a name has been deleted from the Register that name shall not be restored in the Register except by direction of the Board. (2) Where a name has been deleted or the effect of the registration has been suspended the Board may. either of its own motion or on the application of the person concerned, direct that the - (a) deletion be confirmed: (b) name of the person be restored to the Register: or (e) suspension of the effect of registration be terminated. 191 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (3) A direction given by the Board under subsection (2) may include provision lor the date upon which restoration to the Register or the termination of suspension of the effect of registration shall take el feet and for the payment by the person concerned of a fee as the Board max determine.
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§ 17Powers to suspend registration, etcOffence

The Board may discipline a town planner convicted of an offence under the Act or found guilty after inquiry of improper or disgraceful professional conduct, including censure, suspension of registration, or deletion from the Register.

17. ( I ) Where a town planner is convicted of an offence against this Act or is. after the inquiry found to be guilty of an act or omission amounting to improper or disgraceful conduct in professional respect, the Board may; (a) caution or censure the town planner; Powers lo suspend registra­ tion. ete (b) direct that, during such period as the Board may specify, the registration of the name of that town planner shall not have effect: or (c) direct that the name of a town planner be deleted from the Register. i.\ , • (2) I he Registrar may cause to be published in the local newspaper widely circulating in Tanzania, the name, address and qualification of a person whose name has been deleted from the Register.
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§ 18Section 18Provision

A person being investigated has a right to appear and be heard, and the Board may compel evidence and documents. The Chairman or Vice-Chairman must record a summary of oral evidence, and the Board appears to have a 21-day notice requirement for the person being investigated.

18. ( I ) Any person whose conduct is being inquired into shall be Proceedings at itu|iiir\ entitled to appear and to be heard. (2) l-’or the purpose of proceedings during the inquiry the Board shall, have power (a) to administer oaths: (b) to summon persons to attend and give evidence: and (c) to order production of documents. (3) All summonses and orders issued under the hand of the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman of the Board shall be deemed to have been issued by the Board. (4) The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman shall record or cause to be recorded a summary of any oral evidence given at an inquiry. 195 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (5) The Board shall, in not less than twenty-one days prior to the date of the inquiry, not i f \ the person against whom inquiry is to be held. Disobe­ dience ol* summons and refusal to ° evidence
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§ 19Disobedience of summons and refusal to give evidenceOffence

A person served with a summons or order must attend, answer the Board’s questions fully, and produce documents, unless there is sufficient cause; disobedience is an offence. A person giving evidence before the Board keeps the same privileges as a High Court witness for that evidence.

19.-( 1) Any person upon whom a summons or an order issued under the provisions of section IS has been served, refuses or omits without sufficient cause to attend at the time and place mentioned in the summons, or refuses without sufficient cause to answer fully and satisfactorily to the best of his know ledge and belief any question asked by or w ith the concurrence of the Board, or refuses or omits without sufficient cause to produce any documents in possession or under his control, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings, or to imprisonment fora term not exceeding three months or to both. (2) Notwithstanding the pro\ isions of subsection ( I ). a person gi\ ing evidence before the Board shall, in respect o f any evidence given, be entitled to all privileges to which a witness before the High C ourt is entitled. <A ' Appeals
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§ 20AppealsProvision

A person aggrieved by certain Board decisions may appeal to the High Court.

20. Ain person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Board to refuse to register his name, or to delete his name from the Register, or to refuse to restore his name or to suspend the effect o f registration max appeal to the I ligli Court. I*.Meet ol registration Restrict ion on the use of title PA RT VI R i :s i r i ( ’ i k >x <>x P k . v r n s i x o a s T o w n P i .a x x k r
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§ 21I-fleet of registrationProvision

A person registered as a town planner is entitled to offer services to the public for gain, reward, or by way of trade.

21. A person,registered as a town planner shall be entitled to offer sen ice to the public for gain, reward or by w av o f trade. /
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§ 22Restriction on the use of titleOffence

A non-registered town planner must not practise, use the title or implied title, or hold themselves out as a town planner; doing so is an offence punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.

22. Any person who is not a registered town planner and who (a) practises as a town planner: (b) uses the style or title "Registered Town Planner or any other name, style, title or description implying, whether in itself or in the circumstance in which it is used that such person is a town planner: 196 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (c) holds himself oul. whether directly or by implication, to be a town planner. commits an offence and shall be liable on coin iction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings and not less than three hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two Years but not less than three months or to both.
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§ 23Bodies of persons operating as registered town plannerOffence

A body cannot practise as a town planner unless at least one partner, member, or shareholder is registered under the Act.

23. ( I ) A body whether corporate or otherwise shall not carry out business or practice as a town planner unless at least one of the partners, members or share holders is a person registered under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions o f subsection ( I ) , where a shareholder, partner or member registered under this Act. dies or ceases to be registered as such, that body corporate or incorporated max continue to earn on business or practice until such lime as administration of the estate of the deceased is completed, as if legal representatives were registered town planners. liodies >>l persons opera I int’ as res', isle red low 11 planner (3) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as entitling any body of persons vv hcthcr corporate or othervv ise. lo be registered as low n planner. (4) Any body or body of persons who carry out practice as town planner in contravention ol this section, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding liv e hundred thousand shillings but not less than three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a term not less than three years but not more than six years or to both.
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§ 24Practising as a town plannerProvision

A person is treated as practising as a town planner if they offer or provide town-planning services to anyone for a fee, reward, or other valuable consideration.

24. For ihe purposes o f this Act. a person shall be deemed to be carrying out business or practising as a town planner if. fora fee. reward or other valuable consideration that person offers or renders scrv ices as a town planner to any person, whether or not under a contract. l’raclisiii}’. as a lown planner
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§ 25Offences relating to registrationOffence

A person commits an offence if they make false or incorrect register entries, fraudulently seek registration as a town planner, or knowingly make a false or misleading material statement to gain an advantage under the Act.

25. Ain person ..ho (a) fraudulently makes, or causes or permits to be made am false or incorrect entry in the Register: (b) fiaudulently procures, or attempts to procure whether for him or for another person, registration as a town planner: or () lienees relaliii;’. lo registration 197 No. 7 Town Tkmncrs (Registration) 2007 (c) know ingly or wilfully■ makes any statement which is false in a material particular, or which is misleading, with a view to gaining am advantage, concession or pri\ ilege under this Act. commits an offence and shall be liable upon coin iction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings but not less than one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years but not less than three months or to both. Sources ol' I ho I'iiihIs PART V II ( i l M k a i Pk< >visn »xs
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§ 26Sources of the fundsProvision

The Board’s funds come from Parliament appropriations, Government grants or loans, borrowing, and other sums payable or vested in the Board under the Act or other written law.

26. The sources of funds of the Board shall consist of- (a) such sum as may be appropriated by Parliament: (b) am sum which the Board may receive by way of grant from the Government or loan: (c) any sum which the Board may borrow for the purposes of the Board: and (d) any sums which may. in any manner, become pay able to or vested in the Board either under the provisions of this Act or any other written law. Accounts, audit in;’, and reports
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§ 27Accounts, auditing and reportsProvision

The Board must keep proper books of accounts, audit them after each financial year, and send a yearly report to the Minister. The Minister must then table the accounts and reports before the National Assembly within three months of receiving them.

27. ( I ) The Board shall cause to be kept proper books of accounts and. shall as soon as practicable, after the end of each financial y ear, audit the accounts relating to that financial year - j I f • i'v (2) The Board shall within five months after the close of the financial year, cause to be prepared and submit to the Minister a report dealing generally w ith the activ ities and operation of the Board during that year and accompanied by - (a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Board: (b) a copy of the auditor's report on the accounts: and (e) am other information which the Minister mav direct. (3) The Minister shall within not more than three months, after recciv ing the accounts and reports, lay them before the National Assembly. No. 7 Town J'/aimers (Registration) 2007
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§ 2SSection 2SProvision

The Board may make rules with the Minister’s approval about town planners’ professional conduct and certain fees.

2S. ( I ) The Board may with approv al of the Minister, make rules lor Rules the following matters (a) to regulate the standards of professional conduct of town planners: (b) prescribing fees for application, registration, annual subscription, the issue o f certificates of registration, extracts from the register or copies of the list or in relation lo entries I, fl; •! in the register. (2) Rules made under this section shall be published in the (iazette and at least any other two local newspapers circulating widely in Tanzania. 2l). No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid by reason only of the number of the members not being complete at the time of such act. or proceedings, or o f any defect in the appointment of any member, or of the fact that any member was at the time in question disqualified or disentitled to act as such.
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§ 30Transitional provisionProvision

A person already authorized to practice town planning may keep practicing for 12 months after the Act starts. After that, town planners must register and follow the Act.

30. Where, upon coming into operation of this Act. a person was authorized to practice town planning in accordance with the law governing town planning, that person shall be allowed to continue practicing as such for a period of twelve months following which every town planners shall be required lo register and observe the prov isions of this Act.
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§ 31(1) The Minister may make regulations generally for the betterProvision

The Minister may make regulations for the purposes of the Act.

31. (1) The Minister may make regulations generally for the better carrying out o f the purposes of this Act. Validity o f p ro cee­ dings ol the Hoard. Transi­ tional provision M inister ina \ make regulations (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection ( I ). the regulation may prov ide for - (a) the conduct of inquiry under this Act: (b) fees to be paid for inspection of the Register: (c) exemption of any person or class or persons from all or any of'the prov isions of this Act: and (d) anything which is permitted or required by this Act to be prescribed. ' 199 4 % No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 M em ber­ ship ol' I he Hoard 1-iu s t sc i ii :i >i JU-: C O M P O S IT IO N A N D P R O C K K D IN C S O l T ill : H O A R D (M ade under sc clim i K .U )
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§ 1The Hoard shall consist o f eight members appointed by the Minister as followsProvision

The Hoard must have eight members appointed by the Minister, with specified categories for each seat.

1. The Hoard shall consist o f eight members appointed by the Minister as follows (a ) a Chairman who shall be a distinguished. eminenl and experienced town planner in public or private sector. (b ) one person who is a public olllcer and a member o f Town Planners Association o f Tanzania (e) three persons appointed from among persons engaged in private practice as registered town planner: (d ) a Stale Attorney from the O l’lice o f the Atlorncy-deneral: (e) a lown planner emploved In a local government aulhority. and ( 0 Ivvo persons from institutions o f higher learnin?* being members o f the Town Planners Association o f Tanzania. Tenure o f office
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§ 2Short title and CommencementShort title

Board members serve for three years and may be re-appointed once; certain events make a member’s office vacant, and the Minister fills any casual vacancy by appointment.

2. (1 ) A member o f the Hoard shall hold ol lice for a period o f three vears and shall be eligible for rc-appoinlnicnl for a second term. (2) I he ol lice o f a member appointed tinder paragraph I shall become vacant Chairm an ami vice- chairm an Meetings o f the I ioard (a) if he ceases for any reason to be a member o f the Town Planners Association o f Tanzania: (b ) if he resigns Ins office by written notice addressed lo the Minister: (c ) at the end o f three years from the dale o f 11is appointment: or (d ) upon death, (.>) Anv casual vaeanev shall be filled In the Minister by appointment.
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§ 3Fundamental principles of town planningProvision

The Hoard must elect one of its members as Vice-Chairman.

3. The Hoard shall elect one o f its membeis to be the Vice-Chairman.
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§ 45. Functions ot the BoardProvision

The Board must hold at least two ordinary meetings each year and set the time, place, and date for them. The Chairman may call a special meeting on his own initiative, and must do so within 20 days after a written request signed by at least four Board members. The Chairman or Vice-Chairman presides, and if both are absent the members present elect a temporary Vice-Chairman.

4. ( I ) The Hoard shall convene an ordinary meeting when it deems necessary or expedient, not less than two limes in cverv year and shall appoint a suitable time, place and date for holding such meeting. (2) The Chairman mav at am time on his own initiative convene a special meeting o f the Hoard or shall convene a special meeting o f the Hoard within twenty da\s after he has received a written request to do so signed by not less than four members o f the Hoard. 200 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 (3) The Chairman, or when absent, the Vice-Chairman shall preside ;il the meet in us o f the Hoard and in the absence o f both the Chairman and vice-chairman the members present at the meeting shall elect one o f the number to be the Vice-Chairman o f the meeting.
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§ 5Functions ot the BoardProvision

The Board can act only when a quorum is present, normally by simple majority of its members, and decisions are made by resolution unless the Chairman directs a written circulation process.

5.-( I ) A simple majoriu o f the members o f the Hoard shall constitute a quorum at any meeting o f the Hoard. (2) All matters for consideration by the Hoard or acts to be done by the Hoard shall be decided by a resolution at a meeting o f the Hoard at which a quorum is present. (3 ) A decision o f the majority o f members present and voting at a meeting o f the board shall be deemed to be a decision o f the Hoard. Quorum at meetings o f the Hoard ( I) I-very member o f the Hoard shall have one vole, and in the event o f an equality o f votes, the Chairman shall have a second or easting vole in addition to the deliberative vote. (5 ) Notw ithstanding the provisions o f sub-paragraph (2). w here the Chairman so directs, a decision may be made by the Hoard without the Hoard meeting by circulation of the relevant papers among ail the members and requiring each member to express views in writing: but. any member may require that a decision to be deferred for consideration at a meeting o f the Hoard. In such a ease, no decision shall be made until there has been a meeting o f the Hoard. (6 ) The validih o f any proceedings o f the Hoard shall not be affected by any vaeanex among the membership or by any defect in the appointment o l'a member
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§ 6Limitation ofliabilily ofmcmbersProvision

The Board must keep and confirm meeting minutes, and the presiding person must sign them. The Registrar must act as secretary to the Board, attend meetings, keep minutes, and do other duties the Board requires.

6.-( I ) Minutes in proper form o f each meeting o f the Hoard shall be kept, and shall be confirmed by the Hoard at the next meeting and signed by the person presiding at the meeting. (2) The Registrar shall be the Sccretar\ to the Hoard and shall attend and keep minutes o f the meetings o f the Hoard and perform such other duties as the Hoard mav require.
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§ 7Appointment o f registrarProvision

The Hoard may regulate its own procedure, but only subject to this Schedule and any regulations made under the Act.

7. Subject to this Schedule and to any regulations made under the Act. the Hoard may regulate its own procedure.
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§ 8I he seal ol the Hoard shall not be affixed to any instrument except in theProvision

The Board’s seal must not be affixed to an instrument unless the Chairman or Vice-Chairman and one other Board member are present.

8. I he seal ol the Hoard shall not be affixed to any instrument except in the presence of the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman and one other member o f the Hoard Minutes o f meetings and ap p o in t­ ment o f secretary Procedure The seal o f the Hoard 201 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 SF.C O N D S C H K D U L L l-ORM T P R -I A P P L IC A T IO N I O R R L C .IS T R A T IO N iMaili' under M'clitin 10 (2)) I ’A R T A D I- T A IL S ()!•' A P P L IC A N T
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§ 1Name o f proponent (Individual Kxpcrt)Provision

This section is a field for entering the name of the proponent (individual).

1. Name o f proponent (Individual Kxpcrt): ................................................................
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§ 2Short title and CommencementShort title

2. T IN No .....................................................................................................................

2. T IN No .....................................................................................................................
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§ 3Fundamental principles of town planningProvision

This item is a form field for entering an address and the name of a contact person.

3. Address: .................................. ................................................................................. • I. Name o f contact person: ............................................................ ..........................
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§ 5Functions ot the BoardProvision

This line asks for a business registration number, where applicable, and a date.

5. Business registration No. (W here applicable) .............................. Date: ..............
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§ 6Limitation ofliabilily ofmcmbersProvision

6. Address: .............................................................................. .....................................

6. Address: .............................................................................. .....................................
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§ 7Appointment o f registrarProvision

7. Telephone No: ............................. 1-ax No: ......................................................... S. K-mail:

7. Telephone No: ............................. 1-ax No: ......................................................... S. K-mail: ......................................................................................................................
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§ 9Publication of registered and listsProvision

This section is titled “Academic professional qualifications.”

9. Academic professional qualifications (o f Individual Kxpcrt):
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§ 10Section 10Provision

The provision lists information to be provided about professionals, their academic qualifications, nationalities where applicable, and experience in town planning and related activities.

10. I.isl o f professionals and their academic professional qualifications and their nationalities (where applicable): ........................................................................... I I. Hxpcrienec in Town Planning and related activities: ...........................................
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§ 12Temporary registrationProvision

This section is about the purpose of lodging an application for registration as an individual.

12. Purpose of lodging the application for registration as individual:
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§ 13Designation upon registrationProvision

The applicant must certify that the information provided is correct and true.

13. Previous registration No. and dale of registration ( if applicable). 202 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 P A R T 15 D E C L A R A T IO N B Y A P P L IC A N T 1 herein' ccrlilV that the particulars given above are eorreel anil true to the best ol mv knowledge ami beiiel. S ig n a tu re o f a p p lica n t I'u ll Xante in M o ck letters P o sitio n PA R T C O R O IT IC IA L USI-; Approved Not Approved: Comments: ....................... O ffic e r .................................. Signature.................................. Date Important notes: Please submit the following: (a) Application form in duplicate: (b ) Curriculum vitae o f all applicants: and (c) Proscribed fees, to: Chairman. Town Planners Registration Hoard . / P.O. Hox ........................................ Dar es Salaam. T A N Z A N IA . . Tel......................................... . Fax .................... Application Reference No: ................................. Registration No: ................................................ 203 No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 Tin-: u n i ri:d r k p u h u c oi- Ta n z a n ia F O R M T P R -2 S II-: T O W N - P I.A N N H R S (R K G IS T R A T O N ) A C T . 2007 c k r t i i i c a t i-: o i- r k g is t r a t io n (Made under section S/ l/J Town Phinncr Rest. No. This is to corliiy dial M S: .............................................................................. o f P.O. lias been H on .......................................................................................................................... registered as ...................................................................................... in accordance with the provisions o f the Town Planners (Registration) Aet. 2007 and is authorized to practice in ihe capacity o f a Tow n Planner in Tanzania. And shall provide expertise in the following fields: Dated this ....................................................... day o f ............................... 20 Signature:..... ..................................................................... (Seal) Chairman. Town Planners Registration Hoard. 2(U No. 7 Town Planners (Registration) 2007 RI-C ilSTKR O F T O W N P l.A N N K R S ( M a th uniter section 9(2)) F O R M T l’R -3 Name o f Individual Finn Registration Dale o f Contact Kxperienee No. Registration Address & Category Signature o f Filing ( )flleer Passed in the National Assembly on the I2'h April. 2007. D am ian S. L. I-oka. ( 'lerk of the National Assembly
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  • Act. 31. (1) The Minister may make regulations generally for the better carrying out o f the purposes of this Act

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  • Registration and Register o f Town Planners shall be as prescribed in the Second Schedule to this Act

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