This Code provides principles to which members are expected to adhere and advocate. They embody rules regarding individual and peer responsibilities, as well as responsibilities to employers, the public, and other stakeholders. Violations of FEI’s Code of Ethics may subject the member to censure, suspension or expulsion under procedural rules adopted by FEI’s Board of Directors.

All members of FEI will:

• Act with honesty and integrity, avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest in personal and professional relationships.

• Provide constituents with information that is accurate, complete, objective, relevant, timely and understandable.

• Comply with applicable rules and regulations of federal, state, provincial, and local governments, and other appropriate private and publicregulatory agencies.

• Act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without misrepresenting material facts or allowing one’s independent judgment to be subordinated.

• Respect the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of one’s work except when authorized or otherwise legally obligated to disclose. Confidential information acquired in the course of one’s work will not be used for personal advantage.

• Share knowledge and maintain skills important and relevant to constituents’ needs.

• Proactively promote ethical behavior as a responsible partner among peers, in the work environment and the community.

• Achieve responsible use of and controlover all assets and resources employed or entrusted.

• Report known or suspected violations of thisCode in accordancewith the FEIRules of Procedure.

• Be accountable for adhering to this Code.


Rules of Conduct