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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Survey Department?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Survey Department?
- Managing surveyors in private practice (correct)
- Training individuals to become surveyors
- Aerial photography for military purposes
- Regulating property beacon locations
What is the purpose of the Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy?
What is the purpose of the Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy?
- To manage hydrographic surveys for naval operations (correct)
- To oversee aerial photography units
- To conduct land surveys for real estate
- To investigate professional misconduct
Which of the following actions is NOT associated with the re-location of missing property beacons?
Which of the following actions is NOT associated with the re-location of missing property beacons?
- Measuring distances on the ground
- Setting out procedures for cadastral lay-out
- Conducting thematic mapping (correct)
- Sub-dividing plots into specified parts
What initial step follows the reporting of professional misconduct to the NIS state branch?
What initial step follows the reporting of professional misconduct to the NIS state branch?
What is the possible consequence of a conviction for professional misconduct under the Surcon Act?
What is the possible consequence of a conviction for professional misconduct under the Surcon Act?
After a committee investigates a complaint, what is the role of the SIP?
After a committee investigates a complaint, what is the role of the SIP?
Which entity takes over a case after strong evidence of professional misconduct is found?
Which entity takes over a case after strong evidence of professional misconduct is found?
What is the maximum size of a Prospecting Right area of land?
What is the maximum size of a Prospecting Right area of land?
Which of the following best defines the role of a registered surveyor in Nigeria?
Which of the following best defines the role of a registered surveyor in Nigeria?
What must be included in the details for the application of a lease?
What must be included in the details for the application of a lease?
What is a requirement for the issuance of beacon numbers to a surveyor?
What is a requirement for the issuance of beacon numbers to a surveyor?
Under which circumstance can the governor revoke a right of occupancy?
Under which circumstance can the governor revoke a right of occupancy?
What should a surveyor do if no beacon number was used within a month?
What should a surveyor do if no beacon number was used within a month?
What is one of the primary objectives of the Act regarding survey operations?
What is one of the primary objectives of the Act regarding survey operations?
Which identifier is used on survey beacons for distinguishing between states?
Which identifier is used on survey beacons for distinguishing between states?
What action is prohibited for surveyors regarding beacons placed by others?
What action is prohibited for surveyors regarding beacons placed by others?
What is a mining right according to the content provided?
What is a mining right according to the content provided?
Which entity is responsible for keeping the original and copies of survey materials?
Which entity is responsible for keeping the original and copies of survey materials?
What must a surveyor provide when applying for beacon numbers?
What must a surveyor provide when applying for beacon numbers?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the details of a lease application?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the details of a lease application?
What must be avoided according to the objectives of the Act?
What must be avoided according to the objectives of the Act?
What is the maximum total length for a mining right along a stream?
What is the maximum total length for a mining right along a stream?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for land occupation alienation to be deemed contrary to the provisions of the Act?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for land occupation alienation to be deemed contrary to the provisions of the Act?
What is indicated by a location beacon according to the context provided?
What is indicated by a location beacon according to the context provided?
What is one of the main functions of the Council regarding surveyors?
What is one of the main functions of the Council regarding surveyors?
Which of the following describes a duty of the registrar?
Which of the following describes a duty of the registrar?
What is required of the registrar if he does not receive a reply to a registered letter within six months?
What is required of the registrar if he does not receive a reply to a registered letter within six months?
Under what circumstance may the name of a registered person be removed from the register?
Under what circumstance may the name of a registered person be removed from the register?
What is one responsibility of the Council regarding the standards for surveyors?
What is one responsibility of the Council regarding the standards for surveyors?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Council?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Council?
What triggers the registrar's duty to print a new edition of the register each year?
What triggers the registrar's duty to print a new edition of the register each year?
What does the Council not do in regard to surveyors?
What does the Council not do in regard to surveyors?
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Study Notes
Council Composition and Functions
- Members can be disqualified if convicted of crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, or moral turpitude.
- The council determines the qualifications and standards for surveyors seeking registration.
- Responsibilities include maintaining a register of practicing surveyors and ensuring it is updated regularly.
- The council regulates the profession, maintaining discipline and adherence to the law.
Registrar Duties
- The registrar is responsible for preparing and maintaining a register of surveyors.
- Updates must be made for registered individuals when necessary.
- The registrar removes names of deceased persons or those no longer entitled to practice.
- Acts as the secretary during council meetings and manages communications regarding correct registration details.
Land Use and Allocation
- A right of occupancy can be revoked if the occupation is alienated or breached.
- Government has the authority to reclaim land for public use, mining, or infrastructure projects.
- Specific procedures must be followed to revoke rights of occupancy.
Surveying Objectives
- Aims to coordinate survey operations across the country for efficiency.
- Ensures projects adhere to quality specifications for optimal utility to users.
- Prevents duplication of efforts in aerial photography and mapping to conserve resources.
- Requires that all completed survey materials be archived with the Federal Survey Director for easy access.
Mining Rights and Prospecting
- Mining rights pertain to specific river areas to extract minerals and are initially granted for one year, renewable with certain restrictions.
- Prospecting rights allow exclusive mineral exploration on a defined area of land, capped at 20 square kilometers.
Survey Plan Information Requirements
- Plans must include lease numbers, applicant details, geographic orientation, and nearby infrastructure.
- Essential data: coordinates, beacons’ details, and surveyor’s sign-off must be accurately represented.
SURCON Beacon Management
- Surveyors must pay fees to issue beacon numbers and must report the use of these numbers monthly.
- A surveyor may only apply for as many beacons as they can prepay, and must maintain accurate usage records.
- Beacons must display SURCON identifiers and adhere to state identification protocols.
Offences and Professional Conduct
- Infamous conduct includes severe professional misconduct that undermines the integrity of the profession.
- Complaints are investigated by designated state committees to ensure due process and fairness.
- Professional misconduct cases are escalated to disciplinary committees for resolution, maintaining the profession's standards.
Additional Surveying Duties
- Reallocating missing property beacons and subdivision of plots are vital operational responsibilities.
- Measurements for cadastral layouts must be precise, ensuring legal boundary integrity.
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