The Council (NCAQS) has the primary function of protecting the public interest. Legislation provides a guideline for members of the profession and the public with regard to

1. The code of conduct that registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors must adhere to in the interaction with the public
2. The minimum scale of fees that registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors must use in the standard service they provide to the public
3. The Assessment of Professional Competence that establishes the route to registration as an Architect or Quantity Surveyor
4. The work that is reserved for registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors
5. The disciplinary procedures for registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors not adhering to the code of conduct.

 This role differs from that of the Namibia Institute of Architects and Institute for Namibian Quantity Surveyors as these bodies primarily promote their respective professions and look after the interests of their individual members