General Principles 1. Members will observe a high standard of ethics, probity and professional conduct. 2. Ethical behaviour is not simply compliance with legal requirements, it extends to honesty, equity, integrity and social responsibility in all dealings. It is behaviour that holds up to disclosure and to public scrutiny. 3. All members are required to sign a “Statement of Commitment” to abide by the Code for Professional Practice and to support the mission of the RCSA. 4. The Schedules to this Code form part of the Code and operate as guidelines to assist members to meet their obligations arising under the Code’s Principles. Principle 1 – Confidentiality and Privacy 1. Members will take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of candidate, client and member information. 2. Permission must be sought before disclosing confidential information. Principle 2 – Honest Dealings 1. Members will act honestly in all dealings with candidates, clients and members. 2. In the course of representing a candidate or client, a member shall not knowingly: (a) make false statement of material fact; (b) fail to disclose a material fact; (c) make a representation as to future matters without having reasonable grounds for making it. 3. Members must adhere to principles of truth in advertising. 4. Members will only advertise permanent positions for which they have permission to recruit. 5. All fees, charges and services provided must be explicitly and fully disclosed to clients prior to the acceptance of an assignment, or prior to any work being undertaken for a client. 6. Members will not take on assignments that could result in their inability to pay temporary/contract workers.
