The following code of conduct has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards among its members. By joining HRMA, a member indicates their individual responsibility to act in accordance with the following items, thereby assuring that all Chapter activities support the development, networking, and educational intents of this professional organization.
As a member of HRMA I will:
- Maintain the highest standards of professional and personal conduct.
- Strive for personal growth in the field of Human Resources Management.
- Support SHRM's goals and objectives for developing the Human Resources Management profession.
- Instill in the public and other HRMA members a sense of confidence about my conduct and intentions.
- Uphold all laws and regulations relating to my activities.
- Refrain from using my official positions, either regular or volunteer, to secure special privileges, gain or benefits for myself.
- Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Recognize that HRMA meetings, events and/or any other HRMA activities are times for networking and development, not for sales contacts or self-promotion.
Since professional growth is a main objective of HRMA, using the organization as an avenue of marketing one's business or violating any aspect of the Code of Ethics is unacceptable. In these cases, the Board of Directors may exercise its ability to revoke a membership.
