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About GhIS

Learn about the history, objects, functions, and leadership of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors — the professional body serving surveyors across Ghana.

History of the Institution

The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) was established as the professional body representing surveyors in Ghana. Over the decades, it has grown to encompass three core divisions — Land Survey, Quantity Survey, and Valuation & Estate Survey — each serving distinct professional needs within the built environment and land economy.

GhIS has fostered strong international ties, maintaining affiliations with bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), and the Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy (CASLE).

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GhIS gatherings bring together professionals from all three divisions.
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International collaboration has been central to GhIS's development.

Objects and Functions

GhIS exists to advance and regulate the surveying profession in Ghana. Its core objects and functions include:

  • Promoting the study and practice of surveying in all its branches.
  • Setting and maintaining professional standards through a code of ethics and regulations.
  • Providing routes to membership and professional certification for qualified practitioners.
  • Organising continuing professional development (CPD) events, seminars, and conferences.
  • Representing the interests of Ghanaian surveyors nationally and internationally.

Executive Officers & Past Presidents

The Institution is led by a team of Executive Officers who work alongside the Governing Council. The Council, drawn from the three professional divisions, sets policy and strategic direction for each session.

GhIS honours a distinguished line of Past Presidents whose leadership has shaped the Institution's growth. Their contributions span decades of advocacy, professional development, and regulatory progress.

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Past Honorary Secretaries

The role of Honorary Secretary has been held by dedicated professionals who have ensured the smooth administration of the Institution's affairs. Their service has been vital in maintaining continuity across successive Governing Council sessions.

Committees of the Governing Council

The Governing Council operates through a number of standing committees, each focused on a specific area of the Institution's work. These committees draw on the expertise of Council members and co-opted professionals to address matters such as education, ethics, finance, and professional practice.

Committee structures ensure that the three divisions — Land Survey, Quantity Survey, and Valuation & Estate Survey — are each represented in the Institution's decision-making processes.

Learn More About Our Governance

Explore the Governing Council structure, executive officers, and the council programme for the current session.

View Governance Structure