HKIA's Examination for Architects Registration (to be endorsed annually by Architects Registration Board) is considered as one satisfying 13(1)(a)(iii) of ARO.
Applicant's qualifications shall be vetted according to Section 13 of ARO.
The Registration Committee shall recommend to the Board for accepting or rejecting an application and the Board shall accept or reject such application.
Where the Board rejects an application for registration or renewal of registration, it shall give reasons for the rejection (Section 15(3) of ARO).
The Registrar shall notify the applicant the result of application in writing.