Help shape state requirements for landscape architects!

OSLAB is seeking Registered Landscape Architects to join its Administrative Rules

Committee (ARC). The ARC is a long-standing committee that includes Board members and

Board registrants. The ARC assists with review of existing rules and development of ideas for

rule changes. OSLAB uses the ARC to help review rulemaking proposals for clarity as well as

for input on opportunities to simplify, modernize, or eliminate rules. Rules might sound like a dull

topic, but rules are of great importance as this is where key decisions about regulation of the

profession are established. Once rules are adopted, OSLAB and its registrants must follow

these rules.

The next assignments for the ARC will be helping the Board evaluate standards for

registration (including education and work experience requirements) and continuing

education requirements. There is not a set term for ARC membership, but OSLAB hopes to

find individuals who can volunteer for 18 to 24 months, allowing time for the upcoming efforts to

be completed. The anticipated workload is attendance at several virtual meetings per year, with

limited review of materials in between meetings.

Volunteers who can bring diverse voices and experiences to the conversation and

represent practitioners in varying career stages are a key part of this effort. Emerging

professional? Mid-career? Seasoned practitioner? OSLAB wants to hear from you. Contact the

Oregon State Landscape Architect Board (OSLAB) at oslab.info@bgelab.oregon.gov or 503-

589-0093.

Continuing education credit available! A Registered Landscape Architect is eligible for up to

4 hours of health, safety, and welfare credit after completion of 1 year of service as an

appointed committee member. Credit is then available for ongoing service.