2010 ETHICS COMMITTEE

Policy & Procedure Manual:

B. Ethics Committee - Standing Committee

Bylaws, Article VI, Section 2 : The Ethics Committee shall oversee the development and implementation of a Code of Ethics, ensure its consistency with the Codes of Ethics of The IIA and The AR, and address issues of professional responsibility as may be referred to the Committee.

General

• Mission: The mission of the Ethics Committee is to provide leadership and to service the BEAC membership through oversight of implementation of the BEAC Code of Ethics, decision-making on specific ethics complaints, and guidance on application of the Code of Ethics in situations of general interest to BEAC members.

• Structure:
  • Membership of the committee will consist of a minimum of five members.
    
  • The Committee is comprised of Certified Professional Environmental, Health and Safety Auditors (CPEAs). Non-CPEAs can be appointed to the committee with approval of the BEAC Chair.
    
  • When needed, legal counsel will be sought through BEAC

 

• Responsibilities:

• Maintain the BEAC "Code of Ethics" (code) and "Standards of Conduct" (standards) in an up-to-date manner. Make recommendations to the Board to revise the code or standards as warranted. The current code and standards are maintained on the BEAC Website.
  
• Investigate and take action on all complaints received against members, CPEAs, and CPEA candidates, under the BEAC's Code of Ethics and approved Disciplinary Procedures for Members.
  
• Maintain contact with the ethics committees of other professional organizations.
  
• Develop and recommend to the BEAC Board changes concerning the disciplinary policies and procedures.
  
• Serve as a resource to the BEAC Board, committees, administrative staff, and CPEAs to provide advice and counsel on ethical matters.

The Ethics Committee has established a Professional Ethics Network (PEN) with other organizations relevant to sustainability service providers.  A Directory of participating organizations is available.