S.L. 390.5 Art. 7Decisions of the Board.

(1) The Board shall also examine diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in the field of architecture and civil engineering obtained by the applicant outside any Member State in cases where those diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications have been recognised in a Member State, as well as examine evidence of training undergone and, or, professional experience gained in a Member State.

(2) The Board shall give its decision within four months of the date on which the applicant submits his application together with full supporting documentation.

(3) Where the application is rejected, the Board shall duly give the reasons for its decision.

(4) Applicants shall have a right of appeal before the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Appeals Board set up under article 7 of the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Act.