道德守则
Our 道德守则 provides a framework to steer and uphold accountability for the behavior of 成员 of the Association. Ethics and values are pillars that help us achieve excellence, 提高aoa体育官方网站的经验, 确保协会的财务稳定. 像这样, we require all 成员 to conduct themselves in ethical, honest word and deed that enhances the Association’s credibility, 品牌, 和声誉.
All Members must understand and affirm this 道德守则.
成员承诺:
• Conduct business in a manner that reflects credit on the MBA, our industry, and themselves.
•避免不诚实的言论或行为.
•准确、诚实地描述价格, 材料, 或成员工作中使用的工艺标准.
•公平对待员工, 分包商, 供应商, 客户, 以及任何参与该成员项目的人.
• Perform to the standards of the National Association of Home Builders’ residential construction performance guideline, 在施工时生效.
•支持我们本地的, 状态, 以及全国住宅建筑协会, and all related industries concerned with providing attainable housing as it is mutually beneficial to aoa体育官网 interests and 成员.
• 注册 as a contractor in the 状态 of Washington when required of your business type.
•避免歧视, 骚扰, or retaliatory behavior directed towards Association 工作人员, 成员, and third parties in the context of activities relating to the MBA.
• Confidentiality: Respect and maintain the privacy of the Association's sensitive information, 以及其他成员的意见.
• Act transparently; declare any potential conflicts of interest.
• Represent the association in a favorable light both within and outside the Association. Refrain from actions or 状态ments that might tarnish the Association's reputation.
不恰当的行为
Members and their representatives must act professionally, 诚实, 相当, and in a manner that enhances the Association’s reputation. 不当行为可能导致纪律处分. Our Association's success hinges on our esteemed 工作人员 and 成员; we invest heavily in our employees and in our industry relationships. Any conduct detrimental to our reputation or our ability to achieve our mission cannot be tolerated.
虽然不是一个详尽的清单, the following are examples of behavior and actions that damage the Association’s reputation and must not be tolerated.
• Lack of candor or transparency in dealing with the 伦理委员会.
•从事法律禁止的活动.
•违反任何协会政策.
•散布有害的流言蜚语, 错误的, 恶意的, 威胁, 诋毁, 不尊敬的, 进攻, or non-constructive commentary of any kind about member, 工作人员, 或协会.
•融资, 促进, or supporting individuals or groups who are undertaking actions detrimental to the Association, 或者它的员工.
• Engaging in retaliation against any person making a complaint in good faith or participating in an investigation or 伦理委员会 investigation is strictly prohibited by law, 协会政策和道德准则.
• Engaging in 进攻 or disruptive behavior during Association activities, 事件, 会议, 或活动.
• Encouraging an employee to do anything that violates aoa体育官网 rules, policies, or the law.
• Engaging in any conduct generally accepted as harassment, 欺凌, 对MBA员工的性行为或其他行为, aoa体育官方网站及第三方.
Members are encouraged to share constructive feedback with the Executive Director and the 董事会. Issues regarding employees shall be directed to the Executive Director. Concerns about the Executive Director shall go to the Board President.
For observed or experienced violations of the law or this 道德守则, complaints shall be directed to the Executive Director or the Board President.
伦理委员会
伦理方面的担忧应该很少. Therefore, unless proven otherwise, there should be no need for a standing 伦理委员会. 而不是, upon the Executive Director or Board identifying need for an Ethics Investigation, the Executive Committee of the Board shall establish a Special Committee to investigate the complaint and provide recommended course of action (including no action) to the 董事会. The 董事会 will then make the final determination as to what, 如果有任何, 采取了行动.
- The special 伦理委员会 shall have three voting 成员, 候补一名和执行主任. All 成员 of the 伦理委员会 must be current 成员 of the 董事会 (the Executive Director is a non-voting member of the 董事会).
- 任命道德委员会时, particular care shall be taken by the Executive Committee to avoid conflicts of interest or possible bias among those on the 伦理委员会 and the case at hand.
- For each Ethics case at hand, the Executive Committee is to disclose to the 董事会:
- the general nature of the possible ethics violation, and
- who has been selected to serve on the special 伦理委员会.
- While considering the potential ethics violation and possible disciplinary action, 特别道德操守委员会的职责是:
- 维护机密性
- 收集所有事实. An independent investigator may be hired to conduct this step.
- 确定结果. Document all essential details and evidence related to ethical concern that was considered.
- 确定建议的行动方案，如果有的话. 报告这类建议.
- Report findings and recommended course of action to 董事会.
- 董事会将作出最终决定.
Adherence to this 道德守则 will help foster an environment of mutual respect, 奉献, 和协作. It is our hope that through shared values and principles, 协会将蓬勃发展, and Members will experience a fulfilling and harmonious community. 本准则不仅仅是一套规则, but as a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence and integrity.
2023年11月30日修订
