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BICSc Code Of Practice

Members and Corporate Members of the Institute undertake to abide by the Articles and Memorandum and the rules and bye-laws of the Institute as they may from time to time be in force.

The principles of the Code of Practice are as follows:

A Member shall not use the status invested in him/her as a member of the Institute for direct personal gain and shall seek always to enhance the professional image of the Institute by:

  1. Maintaining a high standard of integrity in all his working relationships whether inside or outside the organisation in which he or she is employed.
  2. Fostering the highest possible competence and expertise among those for whom he or she may be responsible.
  3. Seeking to take a positive role in Institute National and Branch affairs, by attending meetings and assisting in appropriate ways at Branch and National events.
  4. As a Corporate member, by supporting such events and encouraging staff to participate in them.
  5. Complying with both the letter and spirit of the appropriate legislation of the country in which he or she works.
  6. Discharging any obligations into which he or she may have entered in the course of their employment or matters of business.
  7. Rejecting working practices which might reasonably be deemed improper.
  8. Ensuring the availability of appropriate training for any staff under his or her control and encouraging staff to take part in such training.
  9. Raising his or her own standards of professional competence by taking advantage of any training that may be made available.
  10. Declaring any personal interest that may conflict or might be deemed by others to conflict with his or her impartiality in commercial employment or contractual matters or in Institute affairs.
  11. Not divulging any confidential information which may be received in the course of employment or Institute affairs and not seeking to use such information to his or her personal advantage.

The case of any Member reported to have breached the Code of Practice will be considered by the Council of the Institute and if proven action may be taken such that the Member may be admonished, suspended or removed from Membership. The Member will always be given the opportunity to clarify or explain the circumstances of any breach which may have been reported.