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ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE CODE OF CONDUCT
Association
Executives who are members of the
Canadian Society of Association
Executives shall maintain the highest standard of conduct, act
with fairness, integrity and dignity and in a manner not detrimental to
the interest of the public, their employer or CSAE. They shall not
violate any laws in the performance of their duties. As members of the
Society they agree to abide by this Code.
Association Executives shall:
- Serve their associations faithfully,
respecting confidentiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest and
activities for personal gain at the expense of their associations or
their members
- Advise their associations' governing
boards concerning any contemplated actions or decisions which they
know to be illegal or unethical, and shall further advise their
boards of the possible consequences of proceeding with such actions
or decisions
- Serve all members of their
associations impartially, provide no special privilege to any
individual member, and accept no personal compensation of their
associations impartially, provide no special privilege to any
individual member, and accept no personal compensation from a member
except with the knowledge and consent of their association's
governing boards
- Advise the Society of any member who
may have committed an act in contravention of this Code
- Foster an environment where the
interaction among employees, volunteers, suppliers and clients is
conducted fairly, and discrimination, harassment or abuse of any
sort is opposed
- Maintain their competence in
association management through continued professional development
- Support the Society in its efforts to
advance the profession of association management
THE CODE serves to enhance public
confidence in the integrity and service of association executives.
Adherence to this Code is required for membership in the Society, and
the Society shall interpret and enforce the Code in the manner set out
in the Society's formal discipline process. (Source: CSAE 2005)
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