NAHRO Code of Professional Conduct
The purpose of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
Officials is (1) to be the leading housing and community development
advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong
viable communities for all Americans, particularly those with low-
and moderate-incomes, (2) to strengthen the capacities of member agencies
and (3) to develop and deliver the highest quality products and services
for housing and community development practitioners.
Each NAHRO individual associate, allied individual member and those
formally certified through one of NAHRO's comprehensive examination
programs will adhere to a Code of Professional Conduct that supports
this purpose and pledges to:
- Promote the public interest through the advocacy for responsible
administration of housing and community development programs.
- Perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity
and professionalism in order to merit the respect of the beneficiaries
of programs, elected officials and the general public.
- Exercise diligence, objectivity and honesty in executing professional
responsibilities.
- Avoid any activities which conflict with official duties and not
accept directly or indirectly any fee, rebate commission, discount,
gratuity or other benefit whether monetary or otherwise for the professional
discharge of duties except an authorized established salary, expenses
and other benefits.
- Serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy and responsiveness.
- Continually strive for professional excellence personally and encourage
and support associates in their professional development efforts.
- Avoid misuse or misrepresentation of any of NAHRO's comprehensive
certifications.
- Promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the industry.
- Immediately report known violations of this Code of Professional
Conduct to the Executive Director of NAHRO.
This Code of Professional Conduct has been adopted to promote and
maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
Adherence to this Code is required for continued NAHRO associate status
and/or retention of any comprehensive credential achieved through NAHRO's
professional development program.
This Code was adopted by the Board of Governors
on October 15, 1989 (revised 2001).
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