Assessment Appraisers Act, A-28.01

1 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 The Assessment Appraisers Act being Chapter A-28.01* of the Statutes of Saskatchewan, 1995 (effective November 1, 2002) as amended by the Statutes of Saskatchewan 2009, c T-23.01; 2010, c B-12; c 19 and c 20; 2012, c 3; 2014, c E-13.1; 2020, c 9; 2021, c 6; and 2024, c 4. *NOTE: Pursuant to subsection 33(1) of The Interpretation Act, 1995, the Consequential Amendment sections, schedules and/or tables within this Act have been removed. Upon coming into force, the consequential amendments contained in those sections became part of the enactment(s) that they amend, and have thereby been incorporated into the corresponding Acts. Please refer to the Separate Chapter to obtain consequential amendment details and specifics. NOTE: This consolidation is not official. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of the original statutes and regulations, errors that may have appeared are reproduced in this consolidation. 2 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS 25 Table of Contents SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION 21 Professional conduct committee 1 Short title 22 Investigation 2 Interpretation 23 Discipline committee 24 Discipline hearing ASSOCIATION 25 Disciplinary powers 3 Association established 26 Professional incompetence 3.1 Duty and objects of the association 27 Professional misconduct 4 Membership 28 Criminal conviction 5 Property 29 Duty to report 6 Meetings 30 Suspension COUNCIL 31 Review by council 7 Council 32 Appeal to court 8 Public appointees 33 Effect of appeal 9 Resignation 34 Effect of expulsion 10 Vacancy 35 Reinstatement 11 Officers and employees GENERAL 12 Committees 36 Immunity BYLAWS 37 Offence and penalty 13 Procedures 38 Limitation of prosecution 14 Bylaws 39 Report of termination of employment 15 Filing of bylaws 40 Review by Legislative Assembly 15.1 Ministerial bylaws 41 Record of revocation and notification 42 Annual register MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION 43 Annual report 16 Admission 44 Compliance 17 Register 45 Service of notices, etc. 18 Registration 19 Delegation and appeal TRANSITIONAL 46 Transitional PROHIBITION 20 Protection of title CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS AND COMING INTO FORCE DISCIPLINE 47 SS 1986, c A-28.1 amended 20.1 Interpretation re discipline provisions 48 Coming into force 20.2 Proceedings against former members 26 3 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 CHAPTER A-28.01 An Act respecting Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers and to enact certain Consequential Amendments to The Assessment Management Agency Act SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION Short title 1 This Act may be cited as The Assessment Appraisers Act. Interpretation 2 In this Act: (a) “administrative bylaw” means a bylaw made for a purpose set out in subsection 14(1); (b) “association” means the Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers’ Association established pursuant to section 3; (b.1) ‘business day’ means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday; (c) “bylaws” means the valid and subsisting bylaws of the association; (d) “council” means the council of the association; (e) “court” means the Court of King’s Bench; (f) “member” means a member of the association who is in good standing; (g) “minister” means the member of the Executive Council to whom for the time being the administration of this Act is assigned; (h) “register” means the register kept pursuant to section 17; (i) “registrar” means the registrar appointed pursuant to section 11; (j) “regulatory bylaw” means a bylaw made for a purpose set out in subsection 14(2). 1995, c A-28.01, s 2; 2012, c 3, s 3; 2024, c 4, s 32. ASSOCIATION Association established 3 The Saskatchewan Assessors’ Association is established as a corporation under the name Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers’ Association. 1995, c A-28.01, s 3. 4 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS Duty and objects of the association 3.1(1) It is the duty of the association at all times: (a) to serve and protect the public; and (b) to exercise its powers and discharge its responsibilities in the public interest. (2) The objects of the association are: (a) to regulate the practice of the members and to govern the members in accordance with this Act, the regulations and the bylaws; and (b) to assure the public of the knowledge, skill, proficiency and competency of members in the practice of assessment appraisals. 2012, c 3, s 4. Membership 4 The membership of the association consists of: (a) those persons who are members of the Saskatchewan Assessors’ Association on the day before this Act comes into force; and (b) those persons who are admitted as members of the association pursuant to this Act and the bylaws. 1995, c A-28.01, s 4. Property 5(1) The association may acquire, hold, mortgage, lease, sell or dispose of any property. (2) All fees, fines and penalties receivable or recoverable pursuant to this Act are the property of the association. (3) The association may: (a) invest its funds in investments in which trustees are authorized to invest pursuant to The Trustee Act, 2009; and (b) sell or otherwise dispose of those investments and reinvest the proceeds in similar investments. 1995, c A-28.01, s 5; 2009, c T-23.01, s 64. Meetings 6(1) An annual meeting of the association is to be held at the time and place that is determined by the council in accordance with the bylaws. (2) A special meeting of the association for the transaction of the business that is specified in the resolution or demand is to be held: (a) on resolution of the council; or (b) on the demand, in writing, of the number of members specified in the bylaws. 5 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 (3) The procedure at an annual or special meeting is to be determined by bylaw. (4) The registrar shall send a notice of an annual meeting or special meeting to each member at least 10 business days before the meeting. 1995, c A-28.01, s 6; 2012, c 3, s 5. COUNCIL Council 7(1) The council shall manage and regulate the affairs and business of the association. (2) The council consists of: (a) the number of members prescribed in the bylaws elected by members in accordance with this Act and the bylaws; and (b) the persons appointed pursuant to section 8. (3) No member is eligible to be elected as a member of the council unless that member resides in Saskatchewan. (4) Members of the council elected pursuant to clause (2)(a) are entitled to remuneration and reimbursement for expenses in the amounts prescribed in the bylaws. (5) Each member of the council elected pursuant to clause (2)(a) holds office for the term prescribed in the bylaws. 1995, c A-28.01, s 7. Public appointees 8(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint two persons who reside in Saskatchewan as members of the council. (2) Where the Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints a person as a member of the council, the term of office of that person is not to exceed three years. (3) Subject to subsection (4), a member of the council appointed pursuant to this section holds office until that person’s successor is appointed and is eligible for reappointment, but is not eligible to hold office for more than two consecutive terms. (4) A member of the council appointed pursuant to this section ceases to hold office if that person ceases to be a resident of Saskatchewan. (5) A member of the council appointed pursuant to this section may exercise rights and serve as a member of committees to the same extent as other members of the council. (6) At least one member of the council appointed pursuant to this section is to be a member of any committee that deals with issues of educational requirements or accreditation issues. 6 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS (7) The absence or inability to act as a member of any committee that deals with issues of educational requirements or accreditation issues by a member of the council appointed pursuant to this section or the failure to appoint a member of the council pursuant to this section does not impair the ability of the other members of that committee to act. (8) At least one member of the council appointed pursuant to this section shall be a member of the discipline committee. (9) The absence or inability to act as a member of the discipline committee by a member of the council appointed pursuant to this section or the failure to appoint a member of the council pursuant to this section does not impair the ability of the other members of the discipline committee to act. (10) The minister shall remunerate and reimburse for expenses the members of the council appointed pursuant to this section at the rate determined by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 1995, c A-28.01, s 8; 2012, c 3, s 6. Resignation 9(1) An elected member of the council may resign by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the council. (2) A member of the council appointed pursuant to section 8 may resign by giving written notice of his or her resignation to the minister. (3) The resignation of a member of the council pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) is effective: (a) on the date stated in the written notice; or (b) if no date is stated in the written notice, on the date the written notice is received by the council or the minister, as the case may be. 1995, c A-28.01, s 9. Vacancy 10(1) When a vacancy occurs in the elected membership of the council, the remaining members of the council may appoint another member to fill the vacancy until the earlier of: (a) the expiry of the term of office of the council member who ceased to be a member of the council; or (b) the date on which a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with this Act and the bylaws. (2) A vacancy in the membership of the council does not impair the power of the remaining members of the council to act. 1995, c A-28.01, s 10. 7 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 Officers and employees 11(1) The officers of the association are to be those that are: (a) designated in the bylaws; and (b) appointed or elected in accordance with the bylaws. (2) The council shall appoint a registrar. (3) The council may engage any employees that it considers necessary to carry out the duties and functions of the association. (4) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, the council shall determine the duties, responsibilities and remuneration of employees of the association. 1995, c A-28.01, s 11. Committees 12(1) The council may establish any committees that are provided for by the bylaws or that it considers necessary. (2) The council shall appoint persons to any committees that are provided for by this Act or the bylaws or that it has established pursuant to subsection (1). (3) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, the council, on any terms or conditions that it may determine, may delegate any of its powers or duties to a committee provided for by this Act or the bylaws or that it has established pursuant to this section. (4) The council shall not delegate the power to make bylaws. (5) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, a committee may establish its own procedures. 1995, c A-28.01, s 12. BYLAWS Procedures 13(1) The council, with the approval of not less than three-quarters of the members of the council, may make bylaws for any purpose set out in section 14. (2) A bylaw made by the council pursuant to subsection (1) has effect only until the next annual or special meeting of the association and, unless confirmed or varied by the members in accordance with subsection (3), ceases to have any effect after that time. (3) With the approval of a two-thirds majority of those members who vote at an annual or special meeting, the association may: (a) make bylaws for any purpose set out in section 14; and (b) confirm, vary or revoke any bylaw made by the council pursuant to subsection (1). 8 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS (4) The variation or revocation of a bylaw pursuant to subsection (3) does not affect the operation or application of the bylaw prior to its revocation or variation, and everything done, omitted to be done or authorized pursuant to the bylaw is valid and effective against all persons notwithstanding the revocation or variation. (5) The registrar shall forward copies of proposed bylaws to all members at least 10 business days before the date of the annual or special meeting at which the bylaws are to be presented. (6) The registrar shall notify each member of each bylaw made pursuant to subsection (1) or (3), or confirmed, varied or revoked pursuant to subsection (3), within 150 days after the bylaw is made, confirmed, varied or revoked. (7) Failure to comply with subsection (6) does not invalidate a bylaw. (8) No regulatory bylaw made by the council or the association comes into force until it is: (a) approved by the minister pursuant to section 15; and (b) published in the Gazette. 1995, c A-28.01, s 13; 2012, c 3, s 7. Bylaws 14(1) Subject to this Act, administrative bylaws may be made pursuant to section 13 for the following purposes: (a) prescribing the seal of the association; (b) providing for the execution of documents by the association; (c) respecting the banking and financial dealings of the association; (d) fixing the fiscal year of the association and providing for the audit of the accounts and transactions of the association; (e) respecting the management of the property of the association; (f) prescribing the number and terms of office of elected members of the council; (g) prescribing the officers of the association and governing the procedure for the appointment, election or removal of those officers; (h) prescribing the duties of members of the council, and officers and employees of the association; (h.1) prescribing the remuneration and reimbursement for expenses for elected members of the council and committee members; (i) governing the procedures for the election of members of the council; (j) prescribing the organization, powers and procedures of the council and regulating the council in the performance of its duties; (k) respecting the holding and procedures of meetings of the council and annual and special meetings of the association; 9 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 (l) prescribing the amount of registration, licensing and other fees payable to the association, the times of payment and penalties for late payment; (m) providing for the receipt, management and investment of contributions, donations or bequests; (m.1) establishing and governing scholarships, bursaries and prizes; (n) regulating joint participation by the association with any educational institution or any person, group, association, organization or body corporate having goals or objectives similar to those of the association; (o) establishing any committees that the council considers necessary, prescribing the manner of election, appointment or removal of committee members, determining the duties of committees and establishing procedures for the operation of committees; (p) providing for any other thing that is necessary for the effective administration of the association. (2) Subject to this Act, regulatory bylaws may be made pursuant to section 13 for the following purposes: (a) prescribing: (i) the procedures governing registration of persons or any category of persons as members; (ii) the procedures governing the issuing of licences; (iii) the terms and conditions of licences; (b) setting standards of professional conduct, competency and proficiency of members; (c) providing for a code of ethics for members; (d) setting standards regarding the manner and method of practice of members; (e) prescribing procedures for: (i) the review, investigation, mediation and disposition by the professional conduct committee of complaints alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence; (ii) hearings by the discipline committee of complaints alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence; (iii) reviews pursuant to subsection 19(4); (f) establishing categories of membership in the association and, subject to subsection 18(2), prescribing the requirements for admission to each of those categories and the rights and privileges associated with each category; 10 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS (g) prescribing the circumstances under which members are required to attend re-entry education programs and courses and approving programs and courses for that purpose; (h) governing the approval of education programs for the purposes of registration pursuant to this Act and prescribing terms and conditions for initial or continued approval of those programs; (i) setting standards for continuing education and the participation of members in continuing education; (j) governing the reinstatement of a member who has been expelled; (k) setting requirements for maintenance of membership; (l) regulating advertising by members; (m) prescribing the number of members required to demand a special meeting of the association; (m.1) governing persons who practise pursuant to restricted licences issued pursuant to subsection 18(4); (n) prescribing the minimum amount of liability protection that members are required to obtain; (o) prescribing the form, content and maintenance of the register and the information to be provided by members for the purposes of the register; (p) respecting the reporting and publication of decisions and reports of the council and committees; (q) respecting the types and service of notices that may be served via electronic means; (r) Repealed. 2012, c 3 s 8. (r.1) establishing programs for the assessment of the competency of members; (r.2) defining activities that constitute a conflict of interest and prohibiting the participation of members in those activities; (s) prescribing any other matters considered necessary for the better carrying out of this Act. 1995, c A-28.01, s 14; 2012, c 3, s 8. Filing of bylaws 15(1) The association shall file with the minister two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of: (a) all regulatory bylaws; and (b) any amendment to a regulatory bylaw together with two certified copies of the regulatory bylaw to which the amendment relates. 11 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 (2) Where the minister does not advise the association in writing within 90 days of receiving copies of the regulatory bylaw or amendment that the minister approves the regulatory bylaw or amendment, the regulatory bylaw or amendment is deemed not to be approved. (3) Where the minister approves a regulatory bylaw or an amendment to a regulatory bylaw, the minister shall file with the Registrar of Corporations two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of the regulatory bylaw or amendment. (4) Where an amendment to a regulatory bylaw is filed pursuant to subsection (3), the minister shall file two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of the regulatory bylaw with the amendment. (5) Within 30 days after administrative bylaws or amendments to administrative bylaws are made, the council shall file with the Registrar of Corporations two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of all administrative bylaws and all amendments made to those bylaws. (6) Where an amendment to an administrative bylaw is filed pursuant to subsection (5), the council shall also file two copies, certified by the registrar to be true copies, of the administrative bylaw with the amendment. (7) Where an administrative bylaw or an amendment to an administrative bylaw is not filed within the time required by subsection (5), the administrative bylaw or amendment to the administrative bylaw is deemed to be revoked on the expiration of the 30 days mentioned in subsection (5). 1995, c A-28.01, s 15; 2010, c B-12, s 13; 2021, c 6, s 23-26. Ministerial bylaws 15.1(1) The minister may request the council to amend or revoke a regulatory bylaw or to make a new regulatory bylaw if the minister is satisfied that it is necessary or advisable. (2) If the minister makes a request pursuant to subsection (1), the minister shall provide to the council the reasons for the request and, if the minister considers it appropriate, a draft of a bylaw to amend or revoke the regulatory bylaw or a draft of a new regulatory bylaw. (3) The minister shall consult with the association before drafting a bylaw to amend or revoke the regulatory bylaw or to make a new regulatory bylaw. (4) If the council does not comply with a request pursuant to subsection (1) within 90 days after the date of the request, the minister may amend or revoke the existing regulatory bylaw or make the new regulatory bylaw in accordance with that request. (5) A regulatory bylaw made pursuant to this section or an amendment or revocation of a regulatory bylaw pursuant to this section comes into force on the day it is published in the Gazette. (6) If the minister makes, amends or revokes a regulatory bylaw, the minister shall file with the Registrar of Corporations two copies of the regulatory bylaw, amendment or revocation. 2012, c 3, s 9; 2021, c 6, s 23-26. 12 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION Admission 16(1) The council, in accordance with this Act, the regulations and the bylaws, may admit persons as members. (2) The council may issue licences to members. 1995, c A-28.01, s 16. Register 17(1) In accordance with the bylaws, the council shall keep a register in which the name and address of every member is to be recorded. (2) The register is to be: (a) kept at the head office of the association; and (b) open for inspection by all persons, without fee, during normal office hours of the association. (2.1) The register may be made available in any other manner acceptable to the registrar, including an electronic format. (3) A certificate purporting to be signed by the registrar and stating that a named person was or was not, on a specified day or during a specified period, a member or a suspended member according to the register, or an extract from the register that is certified by the registrar, is admissible in evidence as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of its contents without proof of the registrar’s appointment or signature. 1995, c A-28.01, s 17; 2020, c 9, s 5. Registration 18(1) The council may register as a member, and issue a licence to, a person who produces evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the council that the person: (a) meets the requirements for registration as a member prescribed in the regulations; (b) is of good character; (c) has paid the prescribed fees; and (d) has complied with the bylaws with respect to registration as a member. (1.1) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the council may register as a member, and issue a licence to, a person who produces evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the council that the person: (a) has paid the prescribed fees; (a.1) is of good character; (b) has complied with the bylaws with respect to registration as a member; and (c) is registered as the equivalent of an assessment appraiser in good standing pursuant to the legislation of another jurisdiction in Canada. (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing requirements for registration as a member for the purposes of clause (1)(a). 13 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 (3) Before making regulations pursuant to this section, the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall consult with the council. (4) The council may register as a member, and issue a restricted licence to practise to, a person who: (a) does not fully meet the requirements of clause (1)(a); (b) agrees to practise in accordance with the conditions or restrictions specified on the restricted licence, including any condition requiring registration as a member as soon as the person meets the requirements of clause (1)(a); (c) has paid the prescribed fees; and (d) has complied with the bylaws with respect to registration as a member with a restricted licence. (5) A member granted a restricted licence to practise shall comply with the bylaws governing restricted licences. (6) Registration as a member pursuant to subsection (1) or (1.1), or retention of membership, is not contingent on employment as an assessment appraiser. 1995, c A-28.01, s 18; 2010, c 19, s 4; 2012, c 3, s 10. Delegation and appeal 19(1) The council may delegate to the registrar the power to: (a) admit persons as members; (b) issue licences to members; or (c) do both of the things mentioned in clauses (a) and (b). (2) Where a power is delegated pursuant to this section, the exercise of that power by the registrar is deemed to be an exercise of the power by the council. (3) The council may impose any terms and conditions that it considers appropriate on a delegation of its powers. (4) A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the registrar made pursuant to a delegated power may apply to the council to review that decision. (5) On a review pursuant to subsection (4), the council shall hear the review and may: (a) direct the registrar to exercise the power in a manner that the council considers appropriate; or (b) confirm the registrar’s decision. (6) On a review pursuant to subsection (4), the person aggrieved by the decision of the registrar has the right to appear in person before the council in support of the application. (7) The council shall cause the applicant to be informed in writing of its decision regarding the review. 1995, c A-28.01, s 19. 14 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS PROHIBITION Protection of title 20 No person other than a member shall use the title “Licensed Assessment Appraiser of Saskatchewan”, the abbreviation “L.A.A.S.”, or any word, title or designation, abbreviated or otherwise, to imply that the person is a member. 1995, c A-28.01, s 20; 2012, c 3, s 11. DISCIPLINE Interpretation re discipline provisions 20.1 In sections 20.2 to 35, “member” includes a former member. 2010, c 20, s 6. Proceedings against former members 20.2(1) No proceedings conducted pursuant to this Act shall be commenced against a former member more than two years after the day he or she became a former member. (2) For the purposes of this section, a proceeding is commenced when the professional conduct committee, pursuant to subsection 22(1), is requested by the council to consider a complaint or is in receipt of a written complaint alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence. 2010, c 20, s 6. Professional conduct committee 21(1) The professional conduct committee is established consisting of at least three persons appointed by the council, the majority of whom are to be licensed members. (2) No member of the council or member of the discipline committee is eligible to be a member of the professional conduct committee. 2012, c 3, s 12. Investigation 22(1) Where the professional conduct committee is requested by the council to consider a complaint or is in receipt of a written complaint alleging that a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, the committee shall: (a) review the complaint; and (b) investigate the complaint by taking any steps it considers necessary, including summoning before it the member whose conduct is the subject of the complaint or assessing the member’s competence. 15 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 (2) On completion of its investigation, the professional conduct committee shall make a written report to the discipline committee recommending: (a) that the discipline committee hear and determine the formal complaint set out in the written report; or (b) that no further action be taken with respect to the matter under investigation. (3) The formal complaint set out in a written report made pursuant to clause (2)(a) may relate to any matter disclosed in the complaint received pursuant to subsection (1) or the investigation conducted pursuant to subsection (1). (4) A report signed by a majority of the professional conduct committee is the decision of that committee. (5) The professional conduct committee shall provide, or cause the registrar to provide, a copy of a written report made pursuant to clause (2)(b) to: (a) the council; (b) the person, if any, who made the complaint mentioned in subsection (1); and (c) the member whose conduct is the subject of the complaint mentioned in subsection (1). 1995, c A-28.01, s 22; 2012, c 3, s 13. Discipline committee 23(1) The discipline committee is established consisting of at least five persons appointed by the council, the majority of whom are to be licensed members and one of whom is a member of the council appointed pursuant to section 8. (2) No member of the professional conduct committee and no elected member of the council is eligible to be a member of the discipline committee. (3) Subject to this Act and the bylaws, the discipline committee may make rules regulating its business and proceedings. 1995, c A-28.01, s 23; 2012, c 3, s 14. Discipline hearing 24(1) Where a report of the professional conduct committee recommends that the discipline committee hear and determine a formal complaint, the registrar shall, at least 10 business days before the date the discipline committee is to sit: (a) send a copy of the formal complaint to the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing; and (b) serve notice on the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing of the date, time and place of the hearing. 16 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS (2) The professional conduct committee shall prosecute or direct the prosecution of the complaint, but its members shall not participate in any other manner in the hearing of the complaint except as witnesses when required. (3) The discipline committee shall hear the complaint and shall determine whether or not the member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, notwithstanding that the determination of a question of fact may be involved, and the discipline committee need not refer any question to a court for adjudication. (4) The discipline committee may accept any evidence that it considers appropriate and is not bound by rules of law concerning evidence. (5) The discipline committee may employ, at the expense of the association, any legal or other assistance that it considers necessary, and the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing, at his or her own expense, may be represented by counsel. (6) The testimony of witnesses is to be under oath or affirmation administered by the chairperson of the discipline committee. (7) At a hearing by the discipline committee, there is to be full right: (a) to examine, cross-examine and re-examine all witnesses; and (b) to present evidence in defence and reply. (8) On application and payment of the appropriate fee, the local registrar of the court at any judicial centre shall issue writs of subpoena ad testificandum or subpoena duces tecum to: (a) a member whose conduct is the subject of a hearing pursuant to this Act; (b) a member of the professional conduct committee; (c) a member of the discipline committee. (9) Where a writ issued pursuant to subsection (8) is disobeyed, the proceedings and penalties are those applicable in civil cases in the court. (10) Where the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing fails to attend the hearing, the discipline committee, on proof of service of the notice mentioned in subsection (1), may proceed with the hearing in his or her absence. (11) If, during the course of a hearing, the evidence shows that the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing may be guilty of a charge different from or in addition to any charge specified in the formal complaint, the discipline committee shall notify the member of that fact. (12) If the discipline committee proposes to amend, add to or substitute the charge in the formal complaint, the discipline committee shall adjourn the hearing for any period that the discipline committee considers sufficient to give the member an opportunity to prepare a defence to the amended formal complaint, unless the member consents to continue the hearing. (13) The person, if any, who made the complaint pursuant to section 22: (a) is to be advised orally or in writing by the registrar of the date, time and place of the hearing; and (b) subject to subsection (15), is entitled to attend the hearing. 17 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 (14) Subject to subsection (15), the discipline committee shall conduct all hearings in public. (15) The discipline committee may exclude the public and the person who made the complaint from any part of the hearing where the discipline committee is of the opinion that evidence brought in the presence of the person or persons to be excluded will unduly violate the privacy of a person other than the member whose conduct is the subject of the hearing. 1995, c A-28.01, s 24; 2012, c 3, s 15. Disciplinary powers 25(1) Where the discipline committee finds a member guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, it may make one or more of the following orders: (a) an order that the member be expelled from the association and that the member’s name be struck from the register; (b) an order that the member be suspended from the association for a specified period; (c) an order that the member be suspended pending the satisfaction and completion of any conditions specified in the order; (d) an order that the member may continue to practise only under conditions specified in the order, which may include, but are not restricted to, an order that the member: (i) not do specified types of work; (ii) successfully complete specified classes or courses of instruction; (iii) obtain medical treatment, counselling or both; (e) an order reprimanding the member; (f) any other order that the discipline committee considers just. (2) In addition to any order made pursuant to subsection (1), the discipline committee may order: (a) that the member pay to the association, within a fixed period: (i) a fine in a specified amount not exceeding $2,000; and (ii) the costs of the investigation and hearing into the member’s conduct and related costs, including the expenses of the professional conduct committee and the discipline committee and costs of legal services and witnesses; and (b) where a member fails to make payment in accordance with an order pursuant to clause (a), that the member be suspended from the association. 18 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS (3) After the conclusion of its hearing pursuant to section 24, the discipline committee shall: (a) make its decision as soon as possible; and (b) within 10 business days after the decision, send to the member whose conduct is the subject of the complaint and the person, if any, who made the complaint: (i) a copy of its decision; and (ii) if the discipline committee makes an order pursuant to this section, a copy of the order. (4) Where a member is expelled or suspended, the registrar shall strike the name of the member from the register or indicate the suspension on the register, as the case may be. (5) The discipline committee may inform a member’s employer of the order made against that member where that member has been found guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence. 1995, c A-28.01, s 25; 2012, c 3, s 16. Professional incompetence 26 Professional incompetence is a question of fact, but the display by a member of: (a) a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment; or (b) a disregard for the welfare of members of the public served by the profession; of a nature or to an extent that demonstrates that the member is unfit to continue in the practice of the profession is professional incompetence within the meaning of this Act. 1995, c A-28.01, s 26. Professional misconduct 27 Professional misconduct is a question of fact, but any matter, conduct or thing, whether or not disgraceful or dishonourable, is professional misconduct within the meaning of this Act if: (a) it is harmful to the best interests of the public or the members; (b) it tends to harm the standing of the profession; (c) it is a breach of this Act or the bylaws; or (d) it is a failure to comply with an order of the professional conduct committee, the discipline committee or the council. 1995, c A-28.01, s 27; 2012, c 3, s 17. 19 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 Criminal conviction 28 The discipline committee may, by order, expel a member from the association where: (a) the member has been convicted of an indictable offence pursuant to the Criminal Code; (b) a report of the professional conduct committee is made to the discipline committee respecting the conviction mentioned in clause (a); (c) the discipline committee has given the member mentioned in clause (a) an opportunity to be heard; and (d) the discipline committee finds that the conduct of the member giving rise to the conviction makes the member unfit to continue to be a member. 1995, c A-28.01, s 28. Duty to report 29 Where the professional conduct committee in its investigation pursuant to section 22 or the discipline committee at the conclusion of its hearing pursuant to section 24 believes that the member whose conduct is the subject of the investigation or hearing may be guilty of a criminal offence, the committee may immediately discontinue its investigation or hearing, as the case may be, and shall make a report of its findings to: (a) the president of the association; and (b) the Deputy Minister of Justice. 1995, c A-28.01, s 29. Suspension 30 A judge of the court, on the application of the council, may direct that a member be suspended pending the disposition of a criminal charge where: (a) a criminal charge is laid against the member; and (b) the member has applied to the court for a stay of any disciplinary proceedings against the member. 1995, c A-28.01, s 30. Review by council 31(1) A member may appeal the decision or any order of the discipline committee to the council by serving the registrar with a notice of appeal within 30 days of the decision or order where: (a) the member has been found guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence by the discipline committee; or (b) the member has been expelled pursuant to section 28. (2) An appellant shall set out the grounds of appeal in a notice of appeal mentioned in subsection (1). 20 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS (3) On receipt of a notice of appeal, the registrar shall file with the council a true copy of: (a) the formal complaint and notice served pursuant to section 24 or the report of the professional conduct committee pursuant to section 28; (b) the transcript of the evidence presented to the discipline committee; and (c) the decision and order of the discipline committee. (4) The appellant or the appellant’s solicitor or agent may obtain from the registrar a copy of the documents filed pursuant to subsection (3) on payment of the costs of producing them. (5) On hearing an appeal, the council may: (a) dismiss the appeal; (b) quash the finding of guilt; (c) direct a new hearing or further inquiries by the discipline committee; (d) vary the order of the discipline committee; or (e) substitute its own decision for the decision appealed from. (6) The council may make any order as to costs that it considers appropriate. 1995, c A-28.01, s 31. Appeal to court 32 A member whose conduct is the subject of an order of the council pursuant to section 31 may appeal that order to a judge of the court within 30 days of the order of the council, and section 31 applies with any necessary modification. 1995, c A-28.01, s 32. Effect of appeal 33 The commencement of an appeal pursuant to section 31 or 32 does not stay the effect of the decision or order appealed from, but, on five days’ notice to the registrar, the appellant may apply to the court for a stay of the decision or order pending the disposition of the appeal. 1995, c A-28.01, s 33. Effect of expulsion 34 When a member is expelled or suspended from the association pursuant to this Act, that member’s rights and privileges as a member are removed for the period during which he or she is expelled or suspended. 1995, c A-28.01, s 34. 21 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 Reinstatement 35(1) A person who has been expelled as a member may apply to the council for reinstatement. (2) Subject to the bylaws, on receipt of an application pursuant to subsection (1), the council shall: (a) review the application; and (b) investigate the application by taking any steps it considers necessary. (3) On completion of its investigation, the council may: (a) where it is satisfied that the person’s subsequent conduct and any other facts warrant reinstatement, order that the person be reinstated as a member on any terms and conditions that the council considers appropriate; or (b) by order, refuse to reinstate the person. (4) Where, on an application pursuant to subsection (1), the council refuses to reinstate the person as a member, the person, within 30 days after the date of the order, may appeal the order of the council to a judge of the court and the judge may allow or disallow the appeal. (5) On an appeal pursuant to subsection (4), the judge shall consider: (a) the proceedings before the council on the application for reinstatement; (b) the past record of the appellant as shown by the books and records of the association; and (c) the evidence taken before the council and any committee that dealt with the expulsion and application for reinstatement and the report of that committee. (6) A person whose application for reinstatement is refused or whose appeal of a refusal is dismissed may make another application for reinstatement, based on new information, at any time. 1995, c A-28.01, s 35. GENERAL Immunity 36 No action lies or shall be instituted against: (a) members of the council; (b) the professional conduct committee; (c) the discipline committee; (d) any member of any committee; or (e) any officer, employee or agent; 22 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS of the association for any loss or damage suffered by a person by reason of anything in good faith done, caused, permitted or authorized to be done, attempted to be done or omitted to be done by any of them pursuant to or in the exercise or supposed exercise of any power conferred by this Act or the bylaws or in the carrying out or supposed carrying out of any decision or order made pursuant to this Act or the bylaws or any duty imposed by this Act or the bylaws. 1995, c A-28.01, s 36. Offence and penalty 37 Every person who contravenes section 20 is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of: (a) for a first offence, not more than $2,000; (b) for a second offence, not more than $4,000; and (c) for each subsequent offence, not more than $6,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both that fine and imprisonment. 1995, c A-28.01, s 37. Limitation of prosecution 38 No prosecution for a contravention of section 20 is to be commenced: (a) after the expiration of 24 months from the date of the alleged offence; and (b) without the consent of the Minister of Justice or the council. 1995, c A-28.01, s 38. Report of termination of employment 39 Any employer who terminates for cause the employment of a member shall report the termination to the association where the employer reasonably believes the cause is professional incompetence or professional misconduct. 1995, c A-28.01, s 39. Review by Legislative Assembly 40(1) One copy of every bylaw and amendment filed with the Registrar of Corporations pursuant to section 15 is to be laid before the Legislative Assembly by the minister responsible for the administration of The Business Corporations Act, 2021 in accordance with section 13 of The Executive Government Administration Act. (2) Where any bylaw or amendment laid before the Legislative Assembly is found by the Assembly to be beyond the powers delegated by the Legislature or in any way prejudicial to the public interest, that bylaw or amendment ceases to have any effect and is deemed to have been revoked. 1995, c A-28.01, s 40; 2010, c B-12, s 13; 2014, c E-13.1, s 62; 2021, c 6, s 23-26. 23 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS c A-28.01 Record of revocation and notification 41(1) Where it appears from any Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly that any bylaw or amendment has ceased to have effect, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly shall immediately: (a) forward two copies of the Votes and Proceedings to the Registrar of Corporations; and (b) advise him or her that the copies are forwarded pursuant to this subsection. (2) On receipt of the copies mentioned in subsection (1), the Registrar of Corporations shall immediately: (a) file one of the copies with the bylaw or amendment to which it relates; (b) forward the other copy to the association; and (c) advise the association that the copy is forwarded pursuant to this subsection. 1995, c A-28.01, s 41; 2010, c B-12, s 13; 2021, c 6, s 23-26. Annual register 42 On or before February 1 in each year, the association shall file with the Registrar of Corporations a list, certified by the registrar to be a true list, showing: (a) the names of all members as at January 1 of that year in the preceding year; (b) the addresses of the members mentioned in clause (a) as shown by the records of the association; and (c) the respective dates of admission of the members mentioned in clause (a). 1995, c A-28.01, s 42; 2010, c B-12, s 13; 2012, c 3, s 18; 2021, c 6, s 23-26. Annual report 43 The association shall file an annual report with the minister in the form, with the contents and in the time prescribed by the minister. 1995, c A-28.01, s 43. Compliance 44 Every member shall comply with this Act and the bylaws. 1995, c A-28.01, s 44. 24 c A-28.01 ASSESSMENT APPRAISERS Service of notices, etc. 45(1) Unless otherwise provided for in this Act or the bylaws, any notice or other document that is required to be served pursuant to this Act may be served by: (a) personal service made: (i) in the case of an individual, on that individual; (ii) in the case of a partnership, on any partner; or (iii) in the case of a corporation, on any officer or director; (b) registered mail addressed to the last business or residential address of the person to be served known to the registrar. (2) A notice or document sent by registered mail is deemed to have been served on the tenth business day following the date of its mailing, unless the person to whom it was mailed establishes that, through no fault of that person, the person did not receive the notice or document or received it at a later date. 1995, c A-28.01, s 45; 2012, c 3, s19. TRANSITIONAL Transitional 46 A person who was a member of the council, board of directors or other governing body of the Saskatchewan Assessors’ Association, on the day before this Act comes into force, continues as a member of the council until the earlier of: (a) the date members of council are elected or appointed pursuant to this Act; or (b) the date the member dies, resigns or otherwise ceases to be a member of council. 1995, c A-28.01, s 46. CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS AND COMING INTO FORCE 47 Dispensed. This/these section(s) makes consequential amendments to another/ other Act(s). Pursuant to subsection 33(1) of The Interpretation Act, 1995, the amendments have been incorporated into the corresponding Act(s). Please refer to the Separate Chapter to obtain consequential amendment details and specifics. Coming into force 48 This Act comes into force on proclamation. 1995, c A-28.01, s 48. REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN Printed by the authority of THE KING’S PRINTER Copyright©2024