All members of the SIA Ltd (individuals or corporate partners) are bound by a Code of Conduct ~ summarized as follows. This code of conduct is published in the Institute's By-Laws, i.e. the SIA Ltd National Administration Manual, which is posted in the members area of the website:
- Members will give priority to the health, safety and welfare of the community ~ in accordance with accepted standards of moral and legal behaviour ~ during the performance of their professional duties;
- Members will perform their professional duties with integrity, honesty and equity while adhering to legal principles and operating within their area of competency;
- Members will not engage in any illegal or improper practices;
- Members' words or deeds must not adversely affect the reputation of the Institute or the professional reputation of another person;
- Members will fulfil the terms and conditions of their employment or contract and avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest; and
- Members will continue their professional development and, therefore, the development of their profession.