STATED OBJECTIVES OF THE HSC OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE 1. Provide responsive, quality education to members at reasonable costs. 2. Support the highest standards of professional appraisal practice and professional ethics. 3. Promote the Appraisal Institute and its designations. Encourage the successful attainment of designations. 4. Provide opportunities for the development of professional relationships among members. 5. Monitor the political position of the appraisal professional in regard to the State and Local government of political issues that affect our membership. 6. Provide other member services and anticipate member needs in an efficient manner at a reasonable cost.