OPS Code of Ethics
OPS Members Shall:
- put loyalty to the highest moral
principles and to country above other loyalties.
- continually strive to increase respect,
confidence, trust, and recognition of the profession in
both the public and private sectors.
- demonstrate a personal commitment to
professionalism and diligence in the performance of
his/her duties.
- not engage in any illegal or unethical
conduct, or any activity which would constitute a
conflict of interest.
- exhibit the highest level of integrity
in the performance of all professional assignments and
exhibit the highest levels of professional competence.
- not reveal or use information received
in confidence during a professional assignment without
proper authorization.
- report all information obtained during
the course of an assignment accurately and completely.
continually strive to increase the professional competence and effectiveness of those serving under his/her direction. - refrain from gratuitously making
adverse comments about the work, knowledge, fitness, or
other qualifying aspect of another OPS member.
- promote and encourage full compliance
with these standards within the entire profession.
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