(2) |
Code of Professional Ethics.
The rules set forth below establish the Code of Professional Ethics for
all applicants and registrants of the board. A failure to comply with one or
more of these rules is deemed to be unethical conduct.
(a) |
A forester shall disseminate only current
and accurate information of forestry. |
(b) |
A forester shall take all reasonable
actions to stop the spreading of false, misleading or inaccurate statements
concerning forestry. |
(c) |
A forester
shall give only honest truthful advice and refrain from any misleading or
exaggerated statement concerning the skills or level of performance of any
forester, including oneself. |
(d) |
A
forester who participates in a public or private fact finding proceeding
concerning forestry shall disclose all significant, material and relevant
information that is or may reasonably appear to be contrary or inconsistent
with the forester's stated statement or opinion. |
(e) |
A forester's loyalty to his/her client or
employer includes a duty to keep confidential and not disclose any information
about the business affairs of the client or employer, unless directed by the
client, employer or required by law, regulation or other provision of this code
of Professional Ethics. |
(f) |
A
forester shall provide only those services the forester is qualified to do by
reason of education and experience. All services rendered shall meet or exceed
minimal accepted professional standards. Any agreement to provide services
below accepted professional standards should be in writing and signed by the
client or employer. |
(g) |
A forester
shall disclose to a potential employer or client any business or personal
interest that could influence the forester's professional judgement or give the
appearance of a possible conflict of interest. The duty to disclose a business
or personal interest continues during the period of employment or
contract. |
(h) |
A forester shall
accept compensation for a particular service from only one client or employer.
Provided however, the forester may accept dual compensation for the same
service, if every client or employer is notified in writing before the
particular service is performed and gives their written consent to more than
one party paying for the same service. |
(i) |
A forester who is a full-time employee of
an individual or entity shall not accept compensation for forestry services,
either as an employee or on a contract basis, from any third party, individual
or entity. Provided however, the forester may accept compensation from a third
party when the forester has first obtained the written permission of the
employer and provided written notice to the third party. |
(j) |
A forester who possesses any credible
information of a violation of any board rule, to include a rule of professional
ethics, shall present the information to the board within thirty days of the
forester or applicant first becoming aware of the potential violation. The
report to the board may be made in the form of a confidential
complaint. |
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