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Code of Conduct
The code of professional conduct has been developed in order to ensure that members of the IIAC uphold the highest possible standards of professional integrity for themselves as independent arts consultants, and for the Institute as their professional body, thus engendering a high degree of client confidence in engaging consultants who are members of the IIAC.
 
Members of the Institute of Independent Arts Consultants agree to abide by the Institute's Code of Professional Conduct.
   
1 A member will treat client information as confidential and will neither take personal advantage of privileged information gathered during an assignment nor enable others to do so
2 A member will refrain from promoting unrealistic client expectations in relation to the outcomes from specific arts consulting services, and shall not provide an assurance to a client of a benefit from a consulting service that the member is not confident of achieving
3 A member will neither accept commissions, remuneration nor other benefits from a third party in connection with recommendations to a client without the client's knowledge and consent, nor fail to disclose any financial interest in goods or services which form part of such recommendations
4 A member will only accept assignments and commissions for which the member has the skills and knowledge to perform
5 A member will avoid acting in situations of potential conflict of interest and inform all parties in advance of any actual or potential conflict of interest
6 A member will ensure that before accepting any engagement, a mutual understanding of the objectives, scope, work schedule and fees has been established and that any personal, financial or other interests which might influence the conduct of the work have been disclosed
7 A member will maintain a fully professional approach in all dealings with clients, fellow members and the general public
8 A member will ensure that any sub-consultants carrying out work on behalf of the member are conversant with and abide by the Code of Professional Conduct
9 A member will strive at all times to be conversant with current and emerging trends affecting the arts and cultural sectors and, where appropriate, undertake professional development to ensure the necessary high-level skills and knowledge.
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