NCACN CODE OF ETHICS

Every member of the NCACN accepts this code and is expected to subscribe to the code to fulfill our obligations to our clients, to the profession, and to the community.

1. I will conduct myself in a professional and ethical manner.

2. I will make engineering decisions consistent with public safety, health, and welfare, and will disclose promptly any factors which might endanger the public.

3. I will be honest and realistic in stating estimates such that they are based on available data.

4. I will avoid real conflicts of interest and will disclose perceived conflicts of interest when they exist.

5. I will not offer, solicit, nor accept bribes.

6. I will maintain and improve my technical competence and will undertake technological tasks for others only if qualified by training or experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent limitations.

7. I will seek and accept honest criticism of my technical work in order to acknowledge and correct errors and to credit properly the contributions of others.

8. I will treat fairly all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability and will never attempt to injure the person, property, reputation, or employment of others.

9. I will assist my colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and will help them follow this Code of Ethics.

10. I will help improve public understanding of technology and the Consultants Network.

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NCACN BYLAWS

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