Ala. Admin. Code r. 330-X-14-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 330-X-14-.02 - Conflict Of Interest (Canon I)

The engineer or land surveyor shall exercise independent judgments, decisions and practices on behalf of clients and employers as follows:

(a) The engineer or land surveyor shall attempt to avoid all conflicts of interest with his client or employer, but when a conflict of interest is unavoidable, the engineer or land surveyor shall immediately inform his or her employer or client of any business association, interest, or circumstances which might tend to influence the licensee's professional judgments, decisions or practices or the quality of services.

(b) The engineer or land surveyor shall not solicit or accept any gratuity, material favor or benefits of any substantial nature from any party, agent, servant or employee dealing with his or her client or employer in connection with any project on which he or she is performing or has contracted to perform engineering or land surveying services. This solicitation or acceptance includes, but is not limited to any act, article, money or other material possessions which is of such value or proportion that its acceptance creates a clandestine obligation on the part of the receiver or otherwise compromises his or her ability to exercise his or her own independent judgment.

(c) The engineer or land surveyor shall not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any engineering or land surveying contract, selection, or employment from a governmental body in which a principal or officer of the licensee's organization serves as a member or employee.

(d) When in public service as a member or employee of a governmental body, the engineer or land surveyor shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in considerations or actions with respect to retaining services offered or provided by the licensee, his or her associates or his or her organization to such governmental body.

Author: Alabama State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Ala. Admin. Code r. 330-X-14-.02

Filed September 22, 1982. Amended: Filed November 14, 1984. Amended: Filed September 23, 1998; effective October 28, 1998.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-11-35.