CODE OF CONDUCT
This policy applies to all persons involved in the conduct of ACHS business, including Board and Council members, staff, surveyors, contractors, as well as committee and working group members. Consistent with legislation across the nation, discrimination is not permissible on the grounds of religion, gender, sexual preference, disability, age, national origin, marital status or political affiliation.
The individual:
1. must act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the company as a whole;
2. has a duty to use due care and diligence in fulfilling their functions and exercising any powers attached to their role;
3. must use any powers they hold for a proper purpose, in the best interests of the company as a whole;
4. must not make improper use of information acquired;
5. must not take improper advantage of their position;
6. must not allow personal interests, or the interests of any associated person, to conflict with the interests of the company;
7. should not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit on the company;
8. has an obligation, at all times, not only to comply with the letter of the law of this code, but also to have regard to the spirit of the principles underlying it.
9. recognises that all people have the right to be treated fairly.
As adopted by the ACHS Board 22 April 2004
