Chapter Operations & ASLA Policies
The Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017 delved into essential topics such as Antitrust laws, ASLA's stringent policies, and key concepts to avoid violations in the marketplace. Understand the implications and importance of fair competition practices within the industry to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
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Chapter Operations & ASLA Policies Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Antitrust & Restraint of Trade The Sherman Act The Clayton Act Federal Trade Commission Act Policed by Federal Trade Commission & Department of Justice Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
ASLA Antitrust Policy ASLA strictly prohibits any discussions or actions among its trustees, volunteers, members, employees, and/or representatives that may have the effect of improperly restraining trade and competition in the marketplace in violation of applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Antitrust: What not to do ASLA Antitrust Policy prohibits: 1. Any discussions, understandings, or arrangements (either express or implied) about setting or fixing prices that will be charged for goods or services, or engaging in discriminatory pricing practices. Includes price-related issues, such as discounts, credit terms, surcharges, mark-ups, etc. 2. Any discussions, understandings, or arrangements (either express or implied) designed to injure a competitor or squeeze it from the market. This includes collective action to refuse to deal with a company or boycott its goods or services. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Antitrust: Key concepts Fair & Equal application of membership criteria Setting reasonable, defensible membership criteria Applying the criteria fairly Benefits/services can be restricted by membership category, but individuals within each category must be treated equally Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Antitrust: Key concepts First Amendment protection: The Right to Petition the Government Licensing laws restricts the marketplace ASLA chapters may negotiate and ally with other professions to support licensure laws ASLA National cannot seek national agreement to carve scope of practice for state licensing ASLA chapters can lobby to change a public contract for professional services ASLA and its chapters may never impose a boycott Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Antitrust: The role of the CPC Vigilance! Vigilance! Vigilance! Understand the law and ensure your chapter complies, including online forums Have a question? A red flag? Ask! Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Standards of Conduct Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
ASLA Standards of Conduct Policy ASLA promotes a working environment that values respect, fairness, and integrity. As representatives of ASLA, members of the Board of Trustees, ASLA committees and other volunteer groups, and professional staff, shall act with honesty, integrity, and openness in all their dealings. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Standards of Conduct Policy It is the duty of each individual to: 1. Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct. 2. Actively promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the industries and professions that ASLA represents. 3. Act in the best interests of ASLA. 4. Act openly, fairly, and in good faith towards ASLA. 5. Maintain loyalty to ASLA and pursue its objectives in ways that are consistent with the public interest. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Standards of Conduct Policy It is the duty of each individual to: 6. If authorized to communicate ASLA s statements, to do so in a truthful and accurate manner. 7. Recognize and discharge his/her personal responsibility to uphold all laws and regulations relating to ASLA s policies and activities. 8. Perform his/her responsibilities diligently and strive for excellence in all aspects of the management of ASLA. 9. Use only legal and ethical means in all ASLA activities. 10. Serve all members of ASLA impartially and provide no special privilege for any individual member. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Standards of Conduct Policy It is the duty of each individual to: 11. Comply with all ASLA bylaws, rules, and policies, including without limitation, those policies pertaining to disclosure of conflicts of interest and improper acceptance of gratuities. 12. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged or non-public information entrusted or known to him/her by virtue of his/her position in accordance with ASLA s policies regarding confidentiality, and act reasonably to protect the integrity of data and information used by ASLA. 13. Refrain from engaging in activities for personal gain at the expense of ASLA or its industry or profession. 14. Refrain from using his/her position with ASLA to advance an outside interest to the detriment of ASLA. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Standards of Conduct Policy It is the duty of each individual to: 15. Refrain from engaging in discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
Standards of Conduct: The role of the CPC Abide by the Standards of Conduct at all times Vigilance! Vigilance! Vigilance! Step forward to defuse poor conduct and defend others Never hesitate to approach a national leader or senior staff with concerns! Chapter Presidents Council Fall Meeting 2017
