About the International Right of Way Association
Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, the International Right of Way Association has united the efforts of its members toward professional development, strong ethics and improved service to employers and the public, along with advancements within the right of way profession. IRWA is the unsurpassed source of right of way educational programs and professional services worldwide.
Our Vision
The IRWA creates awareness of and trust and confidence in right of way professionals, who contribute to building a better world.
Our Mission
The IRWA is the central authority of the right of way profession, serving our members, the users of our services and the general public.
Our Core Values
Our Members
Dedicated exclusively to the right of way profession, IRWA has nearly 10,000 members throughout the U.S., Canada and Africa. Our members are multi-disciplined professionals employed by private industry and government agencies as:
Our Code of Ethics
Recognizing the responsibility of our profession to the people and business of our country, and believing that we should encourage and foster high ethical standards in our profession, we do hereby adopt the following CODE OF ETHICS for our constant guidance and inspiration predicated upon the basic principles of truth, justice and fair play.
To show faith in the worthiness of our profession by industry, honesty and courtesy, in order to merit a reputation for high quality of service and fair dealing.
To add to the knowledge of our profession by constant study and to share the lessons of our experience with our fellow members. To build an ever increasing confidence and good will with the public and our employers by poise, self-restraint and constructive cooperation.
To ascertain and weigh all of the facts relative to real properties in making an appraisal thereof, using the best and most approved methods of determining the just and fair market value.
To conduct ourselves in the most ethical and competent manner when testifying as an expert witness in court as to the market value of the real properties, thus meriting confidence in our knowledge and integrity.
To accept our full share of responsibility in constructive public service to community, state and nation.
To strive to attain and to express a sincerity of character that shall enrich our human contacts, ever aiming toward that ideal - “The Practice of the Golden Rule.”
Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, the International Right of Way Association has united the efforts of its members toward professional development, strong ethics and improved service to employers and the public, along with advancements within the right of way profession. IRWA is the unsurpassed source of right of way educational programs and professional services worldwide.
Our Vision
The IRWA creates awareness of and trust and confidence in right of way professionals, who contribute to building a better world.
Our Mission
The IRWA is the central authority of the right of way profession, serving our members, the users of our services and the general public.
Our Core Values
- Professional development achieved through lifelong learning.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical practice.
- Providing quality services to all our stakeholders.
- Responsible stewardship of the Association’s financial resources.
- Providing a community to people in the Right of Way Industry that fosters excellence in professional growth and opportunities.
Our Members
Dedicated exclusively to the right of way profession, IRWA has nearly 10,000 members throughout the U.S., Canada and Africa. Our members are multi-disciplined professionals employed by private industry and government agencies as:
- Acquisition Agents
- Appraisers
- Environment Professionals
- Engineers
- Lawyers
- Property Managers
- Relocation Assistance Agents
- Surveyors
- Title Experts
Our Code of Ethics
Recognizing the responsibility of our profession to the people and business of our country, and believing that we should encourage and foster high ethical standards in our profession, we do hereby adopt the following CODE OF ETHICS for our constant guidance and inspiration predicated upon the basic principles of truth, justice and fair play.
To show faith in the worthiness of our profession by industry, honesty and courtesy, in order to merit a reputation for high quality of service and fair dealing.
To add to the knowledge of our profession by constant study and to share the lessons of our experience with our fellow members. To build an ever increasing confidence and good will with the public and our employers by poise, self-restraint and constructive cooperation.
To ascertain and weigh all of the facts relative to real properties in making an appraisal thereof, using the best and most approved methods of determining the just and fair market value.
To conduct ourselves in the most ethical and competent manner when testifying as an expert witness in court as to the market value of the real properties, thus meriting confidence in our knowledge and integrity.
To accept our full share of responsibility in constructive public service to community, state and nation.
To strive to attain and to express a sincerity of character that shall enrich our human contacts, ever aiming toward that ideal - “The Practice of the Golden Rule.”
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