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IOQ Motto

Terram Autem Filiis Hominum

(in latin) means the earth hath He (God) given to the children of men.

The Motto reminds quarry operators of their responsibilities to preserve and optimise the usage of the land given by God and the need to protect the environment surrounding the land.

The Institute's Coat of Arms was designed at the College of Arms in London and granted in 1958. The College is part of the royal household and it is responsible for both issuing and controlling the use of all armorial bearings through the Laws of Arms.

A Coat of Arms is comprised of three basic elements - a shield, crest (the emblem on top) and motto. More elaborate designs may also have what is known as supporters which are usually either figures, or animals, positioned either side of the shield. Arms of high status, such as may have been granted to a member of the royal family, may have more than one crest.

The Institute's Coat of Arms is now considered to be a fine example of the period and it is meant to symbolise the origin, aims and scope of the organisation.

	The octagonal stone tower on the shield is in the style of Caernarfon castle (pictured above), the town of the Institute's birth.
	The two hammers or jads represent the ancient tools of the trade
	The coronet in between is composed of wattle flowers to reflect the link with Australia and the trefoil, or shamrock, with Ireland.
	On top of the helmet is the crest - a quarry face with green-topped overburden surmounted by the Lion of Scotland and in its paws is the key which is recorded as symbolising knowledge and freedom, although it has been advised that it is also representative of the Institute's commitment to safety.
	A back issue of the Journal records that the latin motto Terram autem filiis hominum was inspired by a quotation from Psalm 115 which reads: "The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's, but the earth he hath given to the children of men." Latin scholars advise, however, a more meaningful translation is: "The fruits of the earth for the children of men."

The original Patent of Arms is kept on display at the Institute's Nottingham office.

Mission Statement

“To promote the fellowship of members and enhance the image and professionalism of quarrying in New Zealand.”

OBJECTIVES

Membership	To achieve and maintain a high level of membership of the Institute in New Zealand.
Training	To actively support, promote and encourage training and education with relevant input from outside organisational bodies.
Health & Safety	To promote and encourage best practice in relation to Health and Safety in the workplace.
Environment	To promote good environmental management practice throughout the quarrying industry.
Relationships	To maintain and enhance relationships with, other industry associations, the public, media and government through the active participation.
Financial	To ensure that the finances of the organisation are sufficient to carry out the objectives.
Affiliation	To advance the science of quarrying (“the Science”) in New Zealand or overseas in the interests of the public at large, whether in New Zealand or overseas.
Image	To promote the profession of quarrying as an essential activity, vital to our way of life.

ACTION STEPS

Membership

1)	Actively promote the benefits of the IOQ to all industry employees.
2)	Provide IOQ promotional material to members, local branches, companies, trade suppliers.
3)	Support and promote local branch activities:
3a.	Develop and distribute the “Institute Officers’ Guide” to Council and Branch Chairman and receive suggestions for improvements.
3b.	Encourage members to enter for the Annual National awards
3c.	Maintain a complete list of all branch meetings and contact details on the IOQ web site
3d.	Recommend options to encourage more members to be involved in IOQ matters and activities.
3e.	Review the success (or otherwise) of the initiative to present membership certificates to new entrants at branch meetings.
3f.	Ensure that the President or his elected representative visits local branches at least once a year.
3g.	Recommend and coordinate with local branches four Lecture Tours per year
3h.	Consider and report to Council on the payment of fees and expenses for speakers on IOQ Branch and national events
3i.	Coordinate Branch Reports to be tabled at Council Meetings
3j.	Coordinate for Branch Chairman to attend one IOQ Executive meeting per year.

Education Committee

1)	To have continued representation in the governance of Exito to ensure all education and training needs of IOQ members are met.
2)	Co-operate with training organisations for the ongoing needs of industry and individuals for training courses particularly in respect of:
2a.	quarry management
2b.	marketing
2c.	business acumen including legal and statute obligations
2d.	health and safety management
2e.	materials handling and processing.
2f.	environmental management
2g.	recycling
3)	Encourage directly, and via local branches, industry’s full involvement and commitment to higher education courses in quarrying
4)	Prepare in consultation with the Combined AQA/IOQ Conference Committee, a four-year rolling programme of conference symposium topics
5)	Prepare a summary of publications and technical handbooks covering a range of technical subjects
5a.	to identify subject matters, priorities and consider the frequency of updating,
5b.	consider awards for authors in conjunction with the Educational Development Fund Committee
6)	Review all scholarships and prizes with particular reference to
6a.	what is available
6b.	selection criteria
6c.	results, and
6d.	active promotion
7)	Receive proposals from the members in respect of funding recommendations and monitor results.
8)	To review the qualification criteria for membership of the Institute.

Statute

1)	To keep a watching brief on the effect of legislation both local / central and its potential effect on the industry.
2)	Support other Industry Associations such as the AQA and the NZMIA to ensure a unified industry wide representation.

Finance and General Purposes

1)	To manage the financial affairs of the Institute to ensure that the Mission and Objectives can be met:
1a.	to monitor operating performance against budget
1b.	to review the performance of the Institute’s investment portfolio.
2)	Maintain a watching brief on the financial implications from changes in the IOQ membership.
3)	Oversee the administrative arrangements for the annual conference:
3a.	to present recommendations on a revised conference format to Council
3b.	to develop a set of guidelines for potential sponsors
3c.	finalise a rota of conference host branches
3d.	develop a policy in respect of invited guests

Policy

1)	To keep a watching brief on the performance of the Institute in relation to its objectives:
1a.	oversee the development of the business plan
1b.	review staff resources in respect of the projected workload
1c.	establish a five-year plan rolling plan for the succession of Honorary Officers
1d.	consider and make recommendations for Additional Members of Council, including the possible provision of places for young members, and
1e.	make recommendations for honours and awards
2)	To liase with the overseas division and branches over matters associated with affiliation
3)	Propose items for the Executive meetings
4)	Provide advice and guidance to the other overseas groups in respect of affiliation as requested.
5)	Consider reports in respect of official overseas visits and take such action as is within the remit of the committee.
6)	To consider any appropriate changes of a constitutional nature
7)	Consider the implications of simplifying the membership grade structure

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