Society
of Government
Meeting Professionals
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CODE OF
ETHICS
Because we recognize that government planners and the hospitality
industry are companion functions within the meeting planning fields,
and
Because sound price cost-effective transactions must be mutually profitable,
and
Because cooperation between government meeting planners and suppliers
will reduce the cost of meetings with consequent benefits to the hospitality
industry and to the national economy as a whole,
We, therefore, subscribe to the following standards of professionalism
in the relationship between government meeting planners and suppliers
and within the industry as a whole.
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To avoid misrepresentation
in all business dealings, recognizing that permanent business relations
on a professional level can be maintained only on a basis of HONESTY
and fairness.
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To buy and sell on the basis of value, recognizing that value
represents that combination of quality of service and
price which assures the
greatest ultimate economy to the user.
To respect obligations incurred and neither express nor imply
a performance which you cannot reasonably expect to fulfill.
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To adjust and settle disputes on the basis of facts and fairness
only.
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To
recognize that CHARACTER is the greatest asset in commerce,
and to give it consideration in all business transactions for
the betterment
of the profession.
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To avoid statements tending to injure or discredit
and to divulge no information acquired in confidence
with
the intent
of giving or receiving
an unfair advantage in a competitive business
transaction.
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To provide, accept or demand no gifts or entertainment
in the guise of sales expense, where the
intent or effect is
to unduly influence
the recipients in favor of the donor, and
to renounce all forms of commercial bribery.
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To strive consistently for EDUCATION and
growth of KNOWLEDGE within the profession.
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To counsel (mentor) and to accept counsel from colleagues whenever
the occasion permits, in the furtherance of the profession, as well
as the Society.
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To not use the Society or allow the Society to be used for
overt commercial or personal purposes.
Note:
Effective March 1, 1993, SGMP established new guidelines for Professional
Conduct and Compliance which enable SGMP members and nonmembers alike
to issue a complaint concerning an SGMP member's conduct without
going to court. This process is designed to promote professional
behavior by dealing with complaints "in house" and through
arbitration. Anyone wishing to report a violation of the SGMP Code
of Ethics should contact a member of the National Board of Directors
for additional information.
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