Building Officials Association of Florida

Building Officials Association of Florida

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMMITTEE

Scope

The scope of the Professional Conduct Committee shall include the Code of Ethics and Mission of the Association.

Purpose

The purpose of the Committee is to review and develop a Code of Ethics and guidelines for conduct, and upon request investigate complaints involving the conduct of members.

Objectives

The Committee shall strive to accomplish those objectives established by the President and/or Chairperson that are endorsed by the Board of Directors. During the 2010/2011 term, those objectives are as follows:

· Review and update the Code of Ethics and Mission of the Association as necessary and propose changes if any are required to the Board of Directors.

· Review and update guidelines for investigating complaints and procedures for action.

Members

There shall be a minimum of 3 members who shall be appointed by the President, one (1) member at large, one (1) Past President, and one (1) Consumer Advocate member.

The President shall serve as an ad-hoc member. The President shall appoint a Chairperson from amongst the group who shall preside over the deliberations of the committee and represent the Committee before the Board of Directors. The Committee shall also elect a Vice-Chairperson who shall serve in the same capacity in the absence of the Chairperson.

Voting

Each member shall have the right to cast one vote on any decision made by the Committee. The Committee may ballot their vote by telephone, mail or email at the discretion of the Chairman. A quorum is established with 3 members casting their vote and a simple majority shall determine the will of the Committee.

Basic Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the conduct and proceedings of the Committee