The Technical Committee advises Board on technical issues involving Board’s development programs, major internal projects, and interaction with other stakeholders. The Committee assists the Board and management to stay abreast of new developments in the engineering fraternity. In the discharge of its responsibilities, the Committee;

1. Reviews, evaluates and advises the Board regarding the long-term strategic goals and objectives and the quality and direction of the Board’s development programs.

2. Recommends approaches to the development and maintaining Board’s position (including but not limited to contracts, grants, collaborative efforts and alliances/MOUs.

3. Regularly reviews the set objectives of the Board.

4. Assists the Board with its oversight responsibility for risk management in areas affecting the Board’s development.

5. Reviews and approves the commitment of long-term development expenditures.

The Technical Committee is chaired by Eng. Dr. Harrison Mutikanga.

The Finance and Administration Committee has the Primary responsibility for financial reporting, accounting systems, management plans and budgets, internal controls are vested in Administration and overseen by the Board. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to advise the Board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to financial planning and property affairs of the Board.

The Committee

1. Reviews and provides recommendations to the Board regarding annual budgets developed by Administration including recommendations with respect to annual and other fees.

2. Reviews quarterly budget-to-actual reports provided by Administration.

3. Reviews and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the approval of authorized signing officers in respect of all banking and make recommendations to the Board in respect of banking services.

4. Reviews the investment management activities of the Board.

5. Reviews Board’s compliance with applicable tax requirements.

The Finance and Administration Committee is chaired by Eng. Achola Patricia Ocan.

The Disciplinary Committee is mandated to ensure the protection of the Board, Engineering Professionals and public interest by establishing and maintaining a system of dealing with matters of conduct of Engineering Professionals referred to it for discipline.

The Disciplinary Committee is chaired by Eng. Achola Patricia Ocan

JAC reviews, examines and evaluates professional engineers’ applications for Corporate Membership at Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) and advise on their suitability or non-suitability for registration. JAC consists of representatives from both ERB and UIPE.

Joint Editorial Committee (JEC) is in charge of publishing “The Engineer” Journal. This is a bi–annual Joint Journal publication of the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Uganda and the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE).

Articles published in “The Engineer” Journal are of engineering nature and associated services. The journal provides engineering information to all readers and contributes to the development and improvement of the engineering profession.

JEC carefully reviews and evaluates the strength of the content matter of all papers submitted including relevance of the topic to the targeted Engineering Audience and other stakeholders. JEC consists of representatives from both ERB and UIPE.

The Disciplinary Committee is chaired by Eng. Dr. Harrison Mutikanga.

ECA works with National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to assess the adequacy and relevance of an engineering program being offered in Universities or other engineering training institutions. They identify those engineering programs that meet the criteria for accreditation. This criterion formulated provides graduates with an education satisfying the academic requirements for registration and professional practice. Accreditation Committee consists of representatives from ERB and UIPE.

The main objectives of the ECA are to;

1. Receive and consider all requests for accreditation of programmes and / or institutions submitted by the NCHE to ERB and UIPE Council, make technical assessment and evaluation, and make recommendations to both the ERB and the UIPE Council for their necessary actions, and subsequent response back to NCHE.

2. To handle any other similar matters or tasks of engineering nature as may be forwarded to it by the ERB and / or UIPE Council.

The Engineering Committee on Accreditation is chaired by Eng. Kenneth Magembe.

Audit and Risk Management Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, internal control, the audit process, the Board’s process for monitoring and compliance with laws and regulations and the code of ethics and professional conduct, key performance data, whistleblowing and communications with stakeholders regarding ERB activities.

The committee is authorized by the Board to;

1. Pre-approve all auditing and non- audit services.

2. Investigate any matter within its Terms of Reference and to obtain such information as it may require from any Board member, registered engineer, officer/employee of ERB.

3. Obtain outside legal or other independent professional advice.

The Audit and Risk Management Committee is chaired by Brig. Gen. Eng. Besigye Cyrus Bekunda.

Panels review, examine and evaluate professional engineers’ applications and advise the Board on their suitability or non-suitability for registration. They also take up any other matters of engineering nature as may be requested by the Board or its Committee and offer professional advice or response as appropriate.

Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receive applications /Reports or relevant documents from the Board/ERB Secretariat.

2. Attest authenticity of the applicant by crosschecking the availed application documents and certificates.

3. Evaluate conformity of the application to the ERB application guidelines.

4. Evaluate the career and technical reports to ascertaining that they are of engineering nature with emphasis on the applicant’s role as an engineer.

5. Ascertain certification and documentation for temporary registration.

6. Check and confirm Entry visas and/or work permits for non-Uganda Nationals.

7. Prepare Evaluation Report and present it to the Board for consideration specifying suitability or non-suitability of the applicant for registration.

8. Advise the Board or Board Committee on any engineering matters pertinent to the smooth operations of the Board.

The Panels consist of;

1. Civil and Environmental Panel Chaired by Eng. Kenneth Magembe.

2. Electrical Panel Chaired by Eng. Kayanga Joan Dhamutudha Mutiibwa.

3. Mechanical Panel Chaired by Eng. Cara Tutu Tibaleka.