Code of Ethics Guidelines
Appendix C GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Code of Ethics Guidelines
Foreword
The Code of Ethics for the Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) consists of a Preamble and 10 brief principles of conduct. The Code is included in the Bylaws of the
Association and was approved by the membership in 1991.
These Guidelines and Commentary on the Code of Ethics are intended to assist APEGBC members in dealing with ethical situations and to assist others in their understanding and application of the Code.
Hypothetical examples are also included.
The Code of Ethics defines mandatory conduct for professional engineers and geoscientists. This document is intended as a guide only, and should not be considered as giving mandatory instruction. Each member of APEGBC is expected to exercise individual judgment at all times and in all situations.
The Code of Ethics applies to all APEGBC members whether they are actually engaged in engineering or geoscience work or are working in other areas.
The Professions
A profession is a learned calling with specialized skills, distinctive functions and recognized social obligations and has unique characteristics.
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It renders services based upon advanced knowledge, skill and judgment.
It is charged with a substantial degree of public obligation and performs its services largely in the general public interest.
It is bound by a distinctive ethical code in its relationships with clients, employees, colleagues and the public.
It assumes responsibility for actions related to professional services provided in a personal or supervisory capacity.
Professions such as engineering and geoscience are generally highly organized; they have definitive standards of admission (which are minimum standards only and make no distinction between the least competent persons and the outstanding leaders of the profession); they regulate the activities of their members;
Code of Ethics Guidelines
Foreword
The Code of Ethics for the Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) consists of a Preamble and 10 brief principles of conduct. The Code is included in the Bylaws of the
Association and was approved by the membership in 1991.
These Guidelines and Commentary on the Code of Ethics are intended to assist APEGBC members in dealing with ethical situations and to assist others in their understanding and application of the Code.
Hypothetical examples are also included.
The Code of Ethics defines mandatory conduct for professional engineers and geoscientists. This document is intended as a guide only, and should not be considered as giving mandatory instruction. Each member of APEGBC is expected to exercise individual judgment at all times and in all situations.
The Code of Ethics applies to all APEGBC members whether they are actually engaged in engineering or geoscience work or are working in other areas.
The Professions
A profession is a learned calling with specialized skills, distinctive functions and recognized social obligations and has unique characteristics.
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•
•
•
It renders services based upon advanced knowledge, skill and judgment.
It is charged with a substantial degree of public obligation and performs its services largely in the general public interest.
It is bound by a distinctive ethical code in its relationships with clients, employees, colleagues and the public.
It assumes responsibility for actions related to professional services provided in a personal or supervisory capacity.
Professions such as engineering and geoscience are generally highly organized; they have definitive standards of admission (which are minimum standards only and make no distinction between the least competent persons and the outstanding leaders of the profession); they regulate the activities of their members;