Code of Professional Ethics
All members of BOMA Orange County are asked to abide by the following Code of Professional Ethics that governs the professional behavior and activities of our membership.
Preamble
BOMA Orange County and its members are committed to promoting the highest level of professionalism, integrity and ability available in the real estate industry as well as the public at large. It is intended to encourage fair and healthy competition within the industry. We consider industry relationships critical to the industry''s success. In achieving our goals, we must never lose sight of the Association''s commitment to the highest standards of business conduct.
I. Professionalism
Each member of the Association and anyone working for the member shall conduct business in a manner displaying the highest degree of professional behavior bringing credit to the profession, the industry and the Association. Members and anyone working for the member shall speak truthfully and act in accordance with accepted principles of honesty and integrity. Anyone working for a member shall endeavor to understand and fairly represent his or her own scope of knowledge and ability to perform services.
II. Confidentiality
The BOMA Directory is a benefit and privilege of a BOMA membership. The Directory is a resource to its members and the information it contains should not be distributed to non-members or misused for mass communication (e.g. email, postmail, fax, etc.) purposes for the benefit of individual companies.
III. Fair Dealing
No member shall take advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice.
IV. Business Etiquette
BOMA events are learning and/or networking events, not selling events. Meet and network with other members and follow up with people that might be interested in your product or service at an appropriate time. Be prepared to cultivate a relationship, not a sale. Be a resource to building members.