Code of Conduct
IPS Code of Conduct
This has been drawn up by members on behalf of members and is reviewed annually by the Executive Committee.
Unless stated to the contrary, “member” means a member of any category and, except where inconsistent with the context, words implying the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa, and references to one gender shall include references to each other gender.
This policy is to be made freely available via the IPS website and will be reviewed every two years by the whole or a subset of the Executive Committee. For more information please contact us.
1. Members will conduct their professional engagements with integrity.
2. Members will endeavour to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date through relevant professional development. Members will share knowledge and expertise amongst colleagues to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
3. Members will take all reasonable steps to ensure that persons working with them are both suitably equipped and competent to carry out the tasks required of them.
4. Members will maintain a professional stance and take all reasonable steps provide “best practice” solutions to difficult problems presented by clients.
5. Members shall not injure the business, reputation or interest of any other member of the Institute by any unfair or unprofessional practice.
6. Members will comply with all current legislation regarding health and safety.
7. Members shall not use post nominals to which they are not entitled. Neither shall they use the IPS logo, post nominals to which they are entitled, or other facilities provided by the Institute to imply that they are acting on behalf of, or with the authority of, the Institute, except when conducting IPS business as authorised by the Executive committee.
8. Members shall actively promote public awareness of the best that can be offered in broadcast and related media sound.
9. Members shall inform their employer or client of any conflict or potential conflict that may exist or arise between their personal interests and the interests of their employer or client.
10. Members shall not offer improper inducement to secure work.
This policy is to be made freely available via the IPS website and will be reviewed every two years by the whole or a subset of the Executive Committee.
For more information please contact us.
