Ethics Resolution

The purpose of this page is:

1. To inform PRSM members that the Ethics Committee (as well as the Board) takes action against violators seriously.

2. To inform readers of the webpage what the violations are.

3. As a record of violations and resolutions for future members of the Board and the Ethics Committee.

Ethics Policy

I. PRSM MISSION STATEMENT

A. PRSM supports retail, multi-site facility management professionals who expect high quality resources, networking and education.

II. CODE OF ETHICS

A. All PRSM members are expected to comply with the PRSM Code of Ethics. When in doubt, members have the responsibility to seek clarification from PRSM.

B. PRSM members shall always treat each other with respect when dealing with matters which could reflect on their professional reputations.

C. PRSM members shall abide by the Mission Statement.

D. PRSM members shall govern themselves by the by-laws and policies of the association and shall support the objectives of its Board of Directors and the interests of the association.

III. CODE OF CONDUCT

A. All members shall seek to foster and encourage the free flow of truthful and responsible information throughout the professional retail maintenance community to raise maintenance industry standards.

B. All members shall conduct their business affairs in a professional manner with honesty and integrity.

C. All members shall treat each other with courtesy and respect during PRSM functions.

D. All members have an obligation to comply with the Mission Statement and Code of Ethics.

IV. ACTION TO BE TAKEN UPON VIOLATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A. PRSM membership is a privilege not a right and may be suspended or terminated with cause.

B. Conduct requiring review shall be reviewed by the Ethics Committee directly following the incident. The Ethics Committee, after making appropriate inquiry of the parties involved, shall determine whether or not to proceed further.

C. Should the Ethics Committee decide that further action is necessary, they will forward the incident on to the Board of Directors to render an opinion regarding the conduct in question.

D. Any action to be taken shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

V. CONFERENCE/MEETING ETIQUETTE

A. All members shall conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner, showing respect to others at all times.

B. Any members with past due monies owed to PRSM are not permitted to attend any PRSM function or meeting until the situation is corrected.

C. All members must be registered appropriately with PRSM in order to attend all PRSM meetings and conferences.

D. All members are prohibited from attending or sponsoring any functions during the PRSM meetings or events that are not sponsored by PRSM.

E. Non-exhibiting vendor members are not allowed to solicit on the exhibit floor. Any non-exhibiting vendors found to be soliciting on the exhibit floor will be escorted out of the conference.

F. All exhibitors shall stay within their exhibiting area. No vendor shall take advantage of this time to bring retailers from other vendor exhibiting areas to their own exhibiting area.

G. All members shall wear their badges in a visible manner. Badges may not be traded with other conference attendees or nonregistered attendees or, be worn by anyone except the badge owner.

H. All members shall conduct themselves in accordance with the PRSM Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.

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