Ethics Flashcards
Code of Ethics for the practice of Geodetic Engineering in the country is pursuant to what law?
Section 8 (I) of the RA 8560 or the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998
Has the power to prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethical and Professional Standards for the practice of Geodetic Engineering Profession.
The Board of Geodetic Engineering
Section 2. A geodetic engineer and a junior geodetic engineer shall:
a. In all HUMILITY, always recognize the CREATOR as the source of the light that illuminates his professional path and the for that leads to attainment of his objective;
b. Always be possessed with the highest standards of INTEGRITY, HONESTY AND COMPETENCE in rendering professional service to his client.
c. Always be FAIR in his dealing with his colleagues in the profession and other profession
d. Always be LAW-ABIDING, therefore observing and following the prescribed ruled and regulations of the profession and those of other laws affecting directly the practice of the profession.
e. Always participate in IMPROVING and ELEVATING the standards of the profession by exchanging through publications, lectures, seminars, conferences and conventions;
f. Always be enthusiastic and devoted in imbuing ESPRIT DE CORPS to enhance and maintain camaraderie between and among members of the profession and the integrated association of GEs and always comply with his obligations to the latter like payment of his dues to the organization to effectively achieve its objectives as defined in its by-laws;
g. Always bear in mind that the practice of the profession should redound to the improvement of the welfare not only of the client but also of the community in particular and of the nation in general, and therefore, he shall always be endowed with the highest degree of SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
b.
It will be considered unethical for him to:
(1) Act for his client or employer in professional manners than as faithful agent or trustee.
(2) Charge his client or employer any remuneration other than his stated professional charges for services rendered or to be rendered in accordance with their contract of services.
(3) Take advantage for a fee of his authority to practice as a geodetic engineer or junior geodetic engineer in the execution of geodetic engineering work not done by him personally or executed his direct supervision.
(4) Take advantage of the ignorance, credibility, or confidence of his clients or employers and other persons with whom he deals;
(5) Act in any manner or engage in any practice which will tend to discredit the honor and dignity of the geodetic engineering profession.
c. Always be FAIR in his dealing with his colleagues in the profession and other profession
It will be considered unethical for him to:
(1) Cause injury maliciously, directly or indirectly to the good name, the professional reputation, prospect or business of another geodetic engineer or junior geodetic engineer;
(2) Attempt to supplant another geodetic engineer or JGE after definite steps have already been taken towards the latter’s employment;
(3) Underbid another geodetic engineer or JGE by reducing his usual rate after knowing the rate offered by the other GE or JGE.
(4) Advertise in self-laudatory language, or in other manner derogatory to the dignity of the profession.
(5) Hire the employee or employees of a fellow geodetic engineer or junior geodetic engineer without the prior knowledge or consent of the latter;
(6) Review the work of another GE or JGE for the same client except:
a. With the knowledge or consent of the said GE or
b. When the contract of said GE or JGE with said client has been terminated formally.
(7) Criticize publicly a GE or JGE in connection with a job he has done.
(8) To use the advantages of being a salaried employee to complete unfairly with the GE or JGE in private practice.
d. Always be LAW-ABIDING, therefore observing and following the prescribed ruled and regulations of the profession and those of other laws affecting directly the practice of the profession.
It will be considered unethical for him to:
(1) Practice the profession without a valid license / registration from the PRC and without paying the privilege tax to the government agency concerned;
(2) Join in his professional capacity a firm, partnership, association or corporation which represents itself as a GE entity, but actually is not authorized under the law.
(3) Refuse to serve in his professional capacity when required by the State in cases under litigation whether administratively or judicially, or in cases of national emergency;
(4) Give false testimony in administrative or judicial proceedings;
(5) Undertake a job for which he is not qualified under the law, e.g. a JGE executing a survey in excess of the limits allowed by law or regulations.
(6) Refuse or neglect to report to the authorities concerned erroneous surveys discovered in the course of undertaking his job;
(7) Refuse or neglect to pay his workers and employees just wages agreed upon and to provide benefits mandated by law;
(8) Render service to or work with any person or entity, engaged in illegal or lawful activities.
Any GE or JGE who violates any of the above shall be dealt with pursuant to ____?
Section 22, Article IV of RA 8560
Shall have the power, upon due notice and hearing, to revoke or suspend the license of a GE, or to cancel a temporary / special permit for any cause stated in RA 8560
The Board
..including but not limited to:
1. The use or perpetration of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration.
2. For incompetence
3. Negligence
4. Abetment of the illegal practice of GE
5. Violation of the provisions of RA 8560, its IRR and/or violation of the policies of the Board including the Code of Ethics of GEs.
The Board shall be subject to appeal to the Commission, within ___ days from written notice.
15 days
