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Ethics Code

As a consultant on the Center’s referral list, you agree to the following:

Principle 1 – Integrity:
I will provide my services with honesty and candor. I will not let personal gain undermine my sense of what is right in terms of the purpose, goal, and specifics of communication.

Principle 2 – Objectivity:
I will remain intellectually honest and impartial. Consultants should protect the integrity of their work, maintain objectivity, and avoid subordinating their judgment to that of their clients.

Principle 3 – Competence:
I will keep my knowledge and skills up to date through continued learning and professional development to provide extraordinary services to clients. I will also recognize when I should turn to other professionals to complement my own skills.

Principle 4 – Fairness:
I will maintain impartiality, intellectual honesty, and disclosure of material conflicts of interest. I will treat others as I would want to be treated.

Principle 5 – Confidentiality:
I will maintain the formal and informal confidentiality of my client’s information.

Principle 6 – Professionalism:
I will behave with dignity and courtesy to clients and colleagues. I will work with other consultants to enhance and maintain the profession’s public image and improve the quality of services.

Principle 7 – Diligence:
I will provide services reasonably, promptly, and thoroughly.

By adding a consultant listing, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these principles.

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