Partner with clients, colleagues and suppliers in a professional and ethical manner.
Use my position in ADMEI to the support & advancement of my professional organization, & I will advise all parties including my organization, of any circumstances which may have the appearance of impropriety.
Commit to improve and evolve the DMC profession while maintaining its integrity and competence.
Protect the confidentiality of Client Requests for Proposals (RFP) & company information shared with a DMC.
Honor oral & written agreements in spirit & intent.
Avoid actions which are or could be perceived as a conflict of interest or for individual gain.
Not knowingly or recklessly make false or misleading statements about clients, colleagues or suppliers or their business.
Offer reasonable & appropriate incentives, goods & services in business relationships & adhere to anti-bribery best practices & related local legislation where enforced.
Commit to the protection of the environment by responsible use of resources in the production of events & meetings, & offering environmentally responsible alternatives to clients.
Practice financial integrity by maintaining proper & accurate records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Remain impartial with regards to program elements proposed to clients.
Do my part as an organization to create an inclusive work environment, observing equal opportunities, that respects all peoples without regard to ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, race, religion or belief, sex, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, or disability.
Pay industry-standard rates as applicable in each country for employees & freelance staff & never going below any set legislative minimum wage threshold.
Support building a diverse team & supplier network & not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
Always act in the best interests of the association.
There are no violations relating to this section of the Code.
