ARTICLE XIII- CODE OF ETHICS

13-1.0 A member of LanCode shall:

    13-1.1  Place public safety above all other interests. 

  13-1.2  Place public interest above individual, group or special interest and shall consider their profession as an opportunity to serve society.

    13-1.3  Maintain the highest standards of integrity. 

  13-1.4  Treat all person courteously, equally and fairly.

    13-1.5 Conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to create respect for himself and their jurisdiction they represent and LanCode.

    13-1.6  Refrain from the use of their position to secure advantage or favor for them self, their family or friends.

    13-1.7  Refrain from representing any private interest in business or technical affairs of the organization.

    13-1.8  Refrain from using unfair means to secure an advantage in the organization or to knowingly injure any individual, company or LanCode to gain such advantage.

    13-1.9 Not accept, nor offer, any gift, favor or service that might tend to influence them in the discharge of their duties. 

  13-1.10 Carry on their contacts with other members of the organization in a spirit of fairness with loyalty and fidelity to the aims and purposes of LanCode. 

13-2.0  Any violation of the above sections may be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors. After an investigation of the complaint the Board of Directors may recommend to the general membership that the member be expulsed from LanCode. Expulsion to be determined by majority vote at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A member expelled from LanCode will no longer be a voting member, nor be allowed to participate in any association-sponsored activity.

 An individual expelled from this association shall not be allowed to rejoin this association for a period of twelve months from the expulsion, and until the general membership votes to approve the reinstatement.