All member practitioners are bound by an established Code of Ethics in their operation and professional practice as horticulturists.

• They must Uphold the aims of the Institute and maintain the standards of their profession.
• Conduct themselves professionally, respecting the rights of clients, their representatives and others associated with a project.
• Respect any confidence gained in the conduct of the profession.
• Not to publicly condemn, criticise or devalue another members work or reputation.
• Ensure their clients are notified and agree to fees to be charged for work to be carried out( and mutual agreement on subsequent changes to charges)
• Ensure that work and fees for other than inspection and consultation is defined and formally agreed.
• Ensure that the Recommended Scale of Fees and Charges published at times by the Institute is applied as a guide and not as a minimum fee.
• Recognise the responsibility to all fellow workers in terms of professional guidance and dissemination of information.
• Maintain professional competence by undertaking regular appropriate professional development.
• Recognise the responsibility to the community and environment in applying sound practices to their work to reduce or remove actual or potential hazards
• Ensure that the qualification, Member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture, its grades and abbreviations are used only in conjunction with a members name and not a business enterprise.
• Ensure that the Institute emblem or logo are displayed in accordance with Regional and National Council permissions.
• Not to bring the profession of horticulture and the Australian Institute of Horticulture into disrepute by negligent behaviour or practice.

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