C.R.S. Section 12-120-103
State board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors

  • creation
  • composition
  • appointment of members
  • terms
  • meetings
  • program director and staff
  • subject to review
  • repeal of article

(1)

Board creation.
A state board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors is created, the duty of which is to administer this article 120, including the duties and powers specified in section 12-120-104. The state board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.

(2)

Sunset.
This article 120 is repealed, effective September 1, 2024. Before the repeal, this article 120 is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.

(3)

Board composition.
The board shall consist of thirteen members. Four members shall be professional engineers, with no more than two of the four engaged in the same discipline of engineering service or practice; three members shall be practicing professional land surveyors; three members shall be practicing licensed architects; and three members shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state for at least one year who have not practiced architecture, engineering, or land surveying.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Professional engineer members.
Each professional engineer member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state for at least one year and shall have been licensed as a professional engineer and practicing as such for at least five years.

(b)

Professional land surveyor members.

(I)

A professional land surveyor who is a member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Colorado for at least one year.

(II)

A professional land surveyor who is designated as a land surveyor member of the board shall have been licensed as a land surveyor for at least five years.

(III)

Notwithstanding subsection (6) of this section, the board shall have a surveyor quorum of the board. The surveyor quorum shall advise the board concerning issues relating to land surveyors. The surveyor quorum of the board shall elect or appoint annually a chair, a vice-chair, and a secretary.

(c)

Architect members.
To be eligible for membership on the board, an architect shall be:

(I)

A United States citizen and a resident of Colorado for at least one year; and

(II)

A licensed architect in the state of Colorado and have practiced architecture for at least three years prior to the appointment.

(5)

Governor appointments.

(a)

Appointments to the board shall be made by the governor and shall be made to provide for staggering of terms of members so that not more than three members’ terms expire each year. Thereafter appointments shall be for terms of four years. Each board member shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which the member is appointed or until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified. Appointees shall be limited to two full terms. The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty.

(b)

Appointments of professional land surveyor members.

(I)

The governor, in making appointments of professional land surveyors to the board, shall endeavor to select the highest qualified members of the profession willing to serve on the board. Staggered appointments shall be made so that not more than one professional land surveyor member’s term expires in any one year, and thereafter appointments shall be for terms of four years each.

(II)

In the event of a professional land surveyor vacancy on the board due to resignation, death, or any cause resulting in an unexpired term, the governor shall fill the vacancy promptly to allow the surveyor quorum of the board to function.

(c)

Appointments of architect members.

(I)

The governor, in making appointments of architects to the board, shall endeavor to select the most highly qualified members of the profession willing to serve on the board. Staggered appointments shall be made so that not more than one member’s term expires in any one year, and thereafter appointments shall be for terms of four years each.

(II)

In the event of an architecture vacancy on the board due to resignation, death, or any cause resulting in an unexpired term, the governor shall fill such vacancy promptly.

(d)

Certificate of appointment.
Each appointee shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor.

(6)

The board shall hold at least six regular meetings each year. Special meetings shall be held at such times as the bylaws of the board may provide. The board shall elect annually a chair, a vice-chair, and a secretary. A quorum of the board shall consist of not less than seven members.

(7)

The director of the division shall appoint a program director for the board and such other personnel as are deemed necessary for the board to perform its statutory duties, pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.

Source: Section 12-120-103 — State board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors - creation - composition - appointment of members - terms - meetings - program director and staff - subject to review - repeal of article, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑120‑101
Applicability of common provisions 12‑120‑102
Definitions 12‑120‑103
State board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors - creation - composition - appointment of members - terms - meetings - program director and staff - subject to review - repeal of article 12‑120‑104
Powers and duties of the board and division 12‑120‑105
Prior actions 12‑120‑201
General provisions 12‑120‑202
Definitions 12‑120‑203
Exemptions 12‑120‑204
Forms of organizations permitted to practice 12‑120‑205
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑206
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑207
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure 12‑120‑208
Reconsideration and review of board action 12‑120‑209
Application for license 12‑120‑210
Eligibility for engineer-intern 12‑120‑211
Qualifications for engineer-interns 12‑120‑212
Eligibility for professional engineer 12‑120‑213
Qualifications for professional engineer 12‑120‑214
Licenses 12‑120‑215
Fees - disposition 12‑120‑216
Professional engineer’s seal - rules 12‑120‑301
General provisions 12‑120‑302
Definitions 12‑120‑303
Exemptions 12‑120‑304
Forms of organizations permitted to practice 12‑120‑305
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑306
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑307
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure 12‑120‑308
Reconsideration and review of board actions 12‑120‑309
Application for licensing 12‑120‑310
Eligibility for land surveyor-intern 12‑120‑311
Qualifications for land surveyor-interns 12‑120‑312
Eligibility for professional land surveyor 12‑120‑313
Qualifications for professional land surveyor 12‑120‑314
Licenses 12‑120‑315
Fees - disposition 12‑120‑316
Professional land surveyor’s seal - rules 12‑120‑401
General provisions 12‑120‑402
Definitions 12‑120‑403
Exemptions - definitions 12‑120‑404
Forms of organizations permitted to practice - requirements 12‑120‑405
Unauthorized practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑406
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑407
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctions 12‑120‑408
Reconsideration and review of board actions 12‑120‑409
Application for licensing 12‑120‑410
Professional liability - insurance 12‑120‑411
Notification to board 12‑120‑412
Eligibility for architect 12‑120‑413
Qualifications for architect licensure 12‑120‑414
Retired architects - classification - fees 12‑120‑415
Licenses 12‑120‑416
Continuing education - rules 12‑120‑417
Architect’s seal - rules
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-120-103’s source at colorado​.gov