Member Code of Practice

• Refrain from divulging any confidential information, which may be received in the course of
employment or Institute affairs and not seeking to use such information to his or her personal
advantage.
• Engage in free and fair competition when tendering for contracts and not involve themselves in
any form of price fixing or collusion. (Corporate Members)
• To use BICSc designatory letters (Professional titles) at all times whilst a member of the Institute
and will stop using them immediately after membership ceases.
• This logo may only be used in accordance with the agreed “Terms for Use of the BICSc Logo”.
The Institute has copyright, design rights and trade mark right for the BICSc logo.
• If Corporate Membership lapses or is cancelled, all references to the Institute or membership and
usage of the logo must cease immediately.
• It is the Institute’s prerogative to grade all members according to the rules of the Institute
(including upgrading). However, if a member disputes the allocated grading, an appeal can be
addressed to the Head of Compliance at our head office. This appeal will need to include detailed
information.
• We have a policy in place regarding the use of our Corporate Member Logo – Click here to read
the policy
The case of any Member reported to have breached the Code of Practice will be
considered by the Council of the Institute and if proven action may be taken such
that the Member may be cautioned, suspended or removed as a member from BICSc.
The Member will always be given the opportunity to clarify or explain the
circumstances of any breach which may have been reported.
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