Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism staff
are dedicated to providing competent and ethical service to the communities
they serve in the field of economic and community development. They strive
to provide accurate and reliable information to the business community.
They are committed to the economic, social and environmental well being
of the community by the promotion of development initiatives in keeping
with these principles. They are dedicated to the promotion of high professional
and ethical standards in all their activities.
Staff will:
Carry out all activities in a manner which will maintain
the good reputation of the profession and its ability to serve the public
interest.
Ensure that the level of professional services they
provide is competent and in keeping with the high level of standards
set out by the Economic Development Association of Canada by continuing
study of the profession's developments and innovations. Perfect themselves
in their chosen occupation to the best of their ability as an opportunity
to serve our collective society.
Maintain the spirit of fairness in competition and
help eradicate all forms of deception that violate that spirit.
Hold themselves free of any interest, influence or
relationship in respect to any professional activity when dealing with
clients which could impair professional judgement or objectivity.
Keep in confidence the affairs of any client, colleague
or organization and shall not disclose confidential information obtained
in the course of professional activities. Nor shall they in any way
exploit information obtained in the course of duties to their own advantage.
Conduct their activities on a high ethical plane
so that others emulating by example will help to raise the standards
of conduct in industrial, business, economic and community development.
Endeavour to continuously raise the standards of
the profession by conducting and sharing research developments and methodology.
Treat all internal and external colleagues and clients
with respect and consideration due between professional colleagues.
Exemplify good citizenship in appreciation of the
fact that the strength of the County depends upon the calibre of its
people.
Adapted from the Economic Developers
Association of Canada Code of Ethic
