Wisconsin Administrative Code Government Accountability Board
Overview
Purpose: To regulate and oversee the professional standards, licensing requirements, continuing education, and disciplinary procedures for architects, landscape architects, professional engineers, designers, land surveyors, and registered interior designers practicing in Wisconsin.
Authority: The board operates under the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and is empowered by state statutes to establish rules that govern licensing, examinations, practice standards, and disciplinary actions.
Key Functions of the Board
Licensing & Examination:
Establish criteria for eligibility.
Administer or approve licensing examinations.
Approve applications for licensure, including reciprocity for out-of-state practitioners.
Continuing Education:
Define continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
Approve courses and monitor compliance.
Professional Conduct & Discipline:
Establish professional standards and ethical guidelines.
Investigate complaints and conduct disciplinary proceedings when necessary.
Rulemaking:
Develop administrative rules to implement statutes related to these professions.
Structure
The Board consists of members representing each profession, appointed to ensure expertise and oversight.
Examples of Areas Covered by the Code
Application processes for licensure.
Requirements for education, training, and experience.
Examination procedures.
Standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Continuing education requirements.
Procedures for renewal, reinstatement, and discipline.
Definitions of the scope of practice for each profession.
How to Access the Wisconsin Administrative Code for this Board
The rules are typically found in Chapters SPS 2 to SPS 310 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, especially under parts governing professional boards.
The specific chapters and sections lay out detailed requirements and regulations for each profession.
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