The N.A.V. The Dutch Architects Association, the N.A.V. was formed in 1987 from a merger of two professional associations, namely the Dutch Architects Society, the N.A.G. [1955-1987] and the Dutch Practicing Architects, the N.P.A. [1971-1987]. The purpose of the association was "to promote the interests of its members in the practice of its architectural profession as well as of Architecture and the Art of Architecture" (Yearbook N.A.V., 1987.) This expressed itself in a number of activities described in the N.A.V. yearbooks. a.the promotion of togetherness and collegiality among members. b.the promotion of cooperation among those involved in the creation of the built environment. c.cooperation and consultation with persons and organizations pursuing similar or related goals. d.drawing up the R.R.O.A., the Regulation on Legal relationship between Principals and Architects. e.promoting proper training of both architects and employees at architectural offices. ad d. The R.R.O.A., the Regulation on Legal Relations between Commissioning givers and Architects included provisions on the obligations, powers and liability of the architect and further matters such as ownership and copyright. It also described exactly what the architect activities of the architect and what costs could could be charged. The text of the R.R.O.A. was printed every year in the yearbook. (see inventory no. 69-71) For the supervision of the enforcement of the R.R.O.A. and the settlement of disputes, the Committee of Disputes was responsible. In 1973 a separate foundation was established for this purpose Foundation for the Settlement of Disputes. The archives of this foundation were deposited at the N.A.V. and are included and described in this inventory. included and described in this inventory. (see inventory no. 110). re e. The N.A.G. and the N.A.V. worked closely with the I.V.A. This Institute for Architecture based in Utrecht is an independent foundation for the training of architects. Students with prior training in HTS Architecture and practical experience or with an equivalent education could and can obtain an architect's diploma here. (See inventory no. 83). An important activity was the contribution to the development coming into force in October 1988. 1988. The law stipulates that only those who satisfy a number of precisely defined may use the title of architect; these are then entered in the register of the Independent Architects Register. The N.A.V. and formerly the N.A.G. have in the process on the creation of the law have continually insisted that non-academically trained architects (the constituency of the N.A.G. and the N.A.V.) also receive their recognition within this law. This eventually happened. Merger of N.A.V. and B.N.A, the Union of Dutch Architects. As a result of the Architectural Title Act with the associated establishment of the Architects register, the need for the existence of two professional associations representing both architects, as defined in the law, disappeared. as defined in the law. The time for a merger seemed ripe. This took place in 1990.