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ENGINEERING CODE OF ETHICS A.

Fundamental Principles Engineer uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the engineering profession by: Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare Being honest and impartial, and servicing with fidelity to the public, their employers, and clients Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines B. Fundamental Canons 1. The engineer shall hold paramount safeguarding life, health and property and promoting the public welfare in the performance of their professional duties. The engineer shall recognize that the lives, safety, health, welfare of the general public are dependent upon engineering judgements, decisions and practices incorporated into structures, machines, products, processes and devices. The engineer shall approve and seal only those design documents which in his considered opinion do not endanger the life, health, property and the public welfare in conformity with accepted engineering standards. The engineer shall not permit the use of his own, firms or associates name in business ventures with any person or firm which upon investigation he believes is engaging in fraudulent or dishonest business or professional practices. The engineer having knowledge of any alleged violation of the Code of Ethics shall be forthright and can did in cooperating with the Council in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required. 2. The engineer shall perform services only in areas of his competence. The engineer shall undertake to perform engineering only when qualified by education or experience in the areas of professional engineering involved. The engineer may accept and assignment requiring education or experience outside his areas will be performed by a Professional Engineer or otherwise qualified associates, consultants, or employees. He may then sign and seal the documents for the total project. The engineer shall not affix his seal to any such document not prepared under his supervisory control and review. 3. The engineer shall issue professional statements only in an objective and truthful manner. The engineer shall be completely objective and truthful in all professional reports, statements, or testimony, and shall include all relevant and pertinent information. The engineer shall publicly express a professional opinion on technical subjects only when it is founded on technical subjects only when it is founded on adequate knowledge of the facts and competence in the subject matter. The engineer when acting as a representative of an individual or organization shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on engineering matters unless he has prefaced those comments by explicitly identifying on whose behalf he is speaking. When the engineer is acting as a consultant his expression or professional opinion shall be prefaced by identifying his status as a consultant, without necessarily naming the client. The engineer shall reveal any personal interest he may have in the matter. 4. The engineer shall act in the professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agent or trustee, avoiding conflicts or interest. The engineer shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest to his employer and/or client by promptly informing them of any business association, interest, or other circumstance which could influence his judgment or the quality of services.

The engineer shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party for services on the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties. The engineer shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration, directly or indirectly, from suppliers, contractors, their agents, or other parties in connection with his work for employees or clients. The engineer in public service as a member, advisor or employee of governmental body shall not participate in decisions on work which involves professional services solicited or provided by him or his organization. The engineer shall not solicit or accept a professional contract from a governmental body on which a principal or officer of his organization serves as a member, except upon public disclosure of all pertinent facts and circumstances and consent of the appropriate public authority. The engineer shall not reveal proprietary information obtained in a professional capacity without the prior consent of the client or employer, except as authorized or required by law. 5. The engineer shall avoid improper solicitation of professional employment. The engineer shall not offer, give, solicit, or receive, either directly or indirectly, any commission, gift or other valuable consideration in order to secure work. The engineer shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of his own, or associates; academic or professional qualification. He shall not misrepresent his degree of responsibility in prior assignments. Brochures or other presentation s incident to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, associates, joint ventures, or past accomplishments. The engineer shall not submit any proposal for purpose of obtaining professional work in which he falsifies or misrepresents his capability of carrying out that proposal. ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT A. Foreword Honestly, Justice and Courtesy form a moral philosophy which, associated with mutual interest among men, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The engineer should recognize such a standard, not in passive observance, but as dynamic principles guiding his conduct and way of life. It is duty to practice his profession according to this Code of Ethics and Conduct. The keystone of professional conduct is integrity. Hence, it behooves the engineer to discharge his duties with fidelity to the public, his employers and clients, and with fairness and impartiality to all. It is his duty to interest himself in public welfare, and to be ready to apply his special knowledge for the benefit of mankind. He should uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character. In his dealing with fellow engineers he should be fair and tolerant. B. Relations with the State (Section 1) 1. Each and every engineer shall recognize and respect the supreme authority of the state as expressed through its laws and implemented by its agencies. 2. He shall recognize that the well-being of the public and the interests of the state are above the well-being and interest of any individual. 3. In the interest of justice, he shall aid the state, if and when the technology is needed for the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust, criminal, or unlawful acts. 4. In the interest of good government, he shall in every way possible extend cooperation to the state in the accomplishment of its goals and objectives.

5. In the interest of social efficiency, he shall extend assistance, guidance, and training to all subordinates under his jurisdiction in order to increase their skill and ability, knowledge, and experience for the purpose of eventually increasing their responsibilities. 6. In the interest of the national economy and well-being, he shall always strive in the execution of his work for optimum efficiency, economy, and safety. 7. In the interest of national security, the state shall be given primary consideration in all his inventions and/or devices in electronics and communications useful for national security and defense. 8. In the event of any national emergency, he shall offer his technology, skill, ability, and experience to the services of the state, even if it will involve personal sacrifices. C. Relations with the Public (Section 2) 1. He shall interest himself in public welfare and be ready to apply his special knowledge for the benefit of mankind. 2. He shall guard against conditions that are dangerous or threatening to life, limb, or property on work for which he is responsible, or if he is not responsible, he shall promptly call such conditions to the attention of those responsible so that the conditions can immediately and effectively be corrected. 3. He shall have due regard for the safety of life and health of the public who may be affected by the work for which he is responsible. 4. He shall endeavour to extend public knowledge of electronics and communications engineering and he shall strive to win or maintain the public confidence by discouraging the spread of untrue, unfair, and exaggerated statements regarding this engineering. 5. As a witness before a court, commission, and/or tribunal, he shall express an opinion only when it is founded on adequate knowledge and honest conviction. 6. He shall not issue on matters connected with public policy, statements, criticisms, or arguments which are inspired of paid for by private interests, unless he identifies on whose behalf he is making the statements. 7. He shall refrain from expressing any public opinion on an engineering subject unless he is fully familiar and knowledgeable with all the facts relating to the subject. 8. His integrity shall be unquestionable and he shall discharge his duties and responsibilities with fidelity to the public, his employers and clients, and with fairness and impartiality to all. D. Relations with Clients, Employer, and Labor (Section 3) 1. He shall act in professional matters as a faithful agent or trustee, and treat as confidential all matters and information concerning the business affairs, technical processes, etc. of his clients and/or employers. 2. He shall inform his client or employer of any financial interest on inventions, devices, equipment, or any other thing, before undertaking any engagement in which he may be called upon to decide on the use thereof. 3. He shall not accept any other compensation, financial or otherwise, except from one interested party for a particular service or other services related therewith without the consent of all parties concerned. 4. He shall exercise fairness and justice when dealing with contracts between his clients or employers and the contractors. 5. He shall not accept any commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from contractors, suppliers, and all other connection within work for which he is responsible. 6. He shall not be financially interest in the bid or bids of contractors, suppliers, and other interested parties participating in a competitive work or job on which he has been employed as engineer without full knowledge and consent of his clients or employers. 7. He shall promptly inform his clients or employers of any business in which he has any interest, business connection or affiliation which may compete with or affect the business of his clients or employers.

8. He shall not allow any decision in connection with work for which he has been employed or which he may be called upon to perform, to be affected by interests in any business. 9. He will present clearly the consequences to be expected from deviation proposed if his engineering or his judgment is overruled by non-technical authority in case where he is responsible for the technical adequacy or engineering work. 10. He shall undertake only those engineering assignments for which he is qualified. He shall engage or advise his employer or client to engage in specialists and shall cooperate with them whenever his employers or clients interests are served best by such an arrangement. E. Relations with Engineers (Section 3) 1. He shall individually or collectively with others in the profession protect the profession from misunderstanding and/or misinterpretations. 2. He shall not directly or indirectly injure the professional reputation, prospects, advancement, and/or practice of other engineers. However, if he has proof or personal knowledge that an engineer has been unethical and/or illegal in his practice, he shall inform in writing the proper authorities for appropriate action. 3. He shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those engaged in the engineering profession, including those in the subordinate capacities, in the interest of public service and maintenance of the standards of the profession. 4. He shall not try to supplant another engineer in particular employment after becoming aware that definite steps have been taken toward the others employment. 5. He shall not compete, by underbidding through reduction in his normal fess on the basis of charges for work, after having been informed of the charges submitted by another engineer. 6. He shall be fair and tolerant in his dealings with fellow engineers and give credit to those whom credit is properly due. 7. He shall uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and avoid association in responsibility for work with engineers who do not conform to ethical practices. 8. He will exercise due restraint in criticizing another engineers work in public, recognizing the fact, that the engineering societies and the engineering press provide the proper forum for technical discussion and criticism. F. Relation to the Profession (Section 5) 1. He shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering profession and endeavour to be wellinformed of the latest development in the profession by sharing or exchanging information and experience with other engineers, other professionals and students; and by contributing to engineering publications and schools and by participating in the activities of engineering societies. 2. He shall cooperate in upholding the integrity, dignity, and honor of the profession by avoiding all conducts and practices that will discrediting and injurious to the profession. 3. He shall dignified and modest in explaining or discussing his work and/or merit and shall refrain from selflaudatory advertising or propaganda.

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