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CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
ALABAMA VECTOR MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
Preamble: The purpose of the Alabama Vector Management
Society is to promote the management of public health pests and arthropod
vectors of disease, provide for the educational and scientific advancement
of members, encourage scientific research in vector management and public
health pests, promote an exchange of information among members, and to
extend and develop public awareness and interest in the discipline.
Public health pest and vector management provides
services that are extremely important to the health, welfare and progress of
society. Those employed in the public health pest and vector management
profession have the responsibility to render effective and professional
service to humanity, in keeping with high standards of ethical conduct.
Therefore, in striving to advance and maintain the honor and dignity of the
profession, the Alabama Vector Management Society (AVMS) has established the
following code to define the conduct and ethics due the profession. This
code is binding on the membership of the AVMS.
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AVMS members will use
their knowledge and skill for the betterment of human welfare.
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Members will, at all
times, strive to maintain the public trust, and advance the standards and
principles established by the AVMS.
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Members will cooperate in
the exchange of information and technology for the growth and progress of
the public health and vector management profession and the AVMS.
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Members will not cause
dishonor to the Society through their actions while representing the AVMS.
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Members will comply with
all laws and regulations that apply to our science and profession.
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Members will promote
solidarity, harmony and support among members and fellow workers. They will
not undermine, vilify, berate or otherwise intentionally injure the work,
accomplishments, efforts or professional reputation of another.
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Members will not conduct
or in any way participate in a fallacious review of the work of a fellow
worker or other member.
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Members will help defend
and morally support others against unjust claims and accusations. They will
defend the public health pest and vector management profession and report to
the Board of Directors any member acting in a manner inconsistent with the
policies and guidelines set forth by the AVMS.
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