Code of Conduct

Professional Code of Conduct 

The ATUCO Professional Code of Conduct is set forth to outline the expected behaviors and  ethical standards to ensure, among other things, a safe, respectful, professional and productive  environment for our members and those that we interact with in our official or implied capacity  as an ATUCO member.  

All members of ATUCO are expected to comply with the Professional Code of Conduct standards  and are encouraged to strive to engage in higher standards of conduct beyond those that are  specifically enumerated herein below. Moreover, it is important that the standards are upheld.  When members fall short of upholding ATUCO’s Professional Code of Conduct or otherwise fails  to merit the continued status as an ATUCO member, such instances will be reviewed for possible  action, which may include revocation of member status in those cases where the behavior is  deemed egregious. 

1. Support Each Other 

ATUCO members are committed to supporting one another. We are expected to interact  and collaborate in a matter that prohibits intimidation and bias, but promotes the  presentation of different ideas, as such an environment that inspires trust and allows  ATUCO members to contribute while maintaining transparency. 

2. Be Considerate and Respectful 

ATUCO members understand that disagreement is inevitable. However, members will  exhibit professional and respectful behavior at all times. We support an environment  where members feel comfortable and productive. Differences of opinion are to be  resolved respectfully and never with hostility. 

3. Professional and Ethical Behavior 

In the capacity of conducting ATUCO business, members are expected to maintain a  professional demeanor in all interactions, both in person and electronically. Members  are not to cross ethical lines, misrepresent the organization for personal gain, distort  their status in the organization in efforts to support and enhance personal pursuits.

4. Honor Confidentiality 

ATUCO is a space where opinions and ideas can be openly discussed. As a result,  maintaining trust is very important. Each member is expected to keep confidential  information discussed within designated meetings and among ATUCO members. A  breach of confidentiality may result in revocation of membership. 

5. Good-Faith Effort to Attend Meetings 

ATUCO meetings are designed to discuss, among other topics, organizational business,  new ideas, pending commitments, funding, etc. Presence at these meetings is  important in that each member is considered an indispensable resource whose opinion,  suggestion and/or feedback is considered valuable. Without the collective presence of  ATUCO members during meetings, we deprive ourselves of diversity of thought and  experience. 

6. Making Promises that Cannot be Kept 

It is essential that ATUCO members not make promises, especially those that you cannot  fulfill. Promises foster expectations and when they are undeliverable it breaks trust,  damages relationships and undermines the organization. False promises can also have  legal and financial consequences.