Responsibilities to the Organization

1.1.1 As a member of my professional organization (DesCan or RGD), I will uphold the Charter, the Constitution, and/or By-laws of my organization and obey all federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal laws relating to the practice of graphic/communication design.

1.1.2 I will not authorize, permit, counsel, aid, abet, or acquiesce in the contravention of any such regulations by any individual.

1.1.3 I will notify my professional Association (DesCan or RGD) upon declaring bankruptcy, and on being discharged from bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), and before making any proposal in bankruptcy for the benefit of my creditors.

1.1.4 I will not authorize, permit, counsel, assist, aid, or abet an individual as holding a professional designation if the requirements for that designation, have not been met.

1.1.5 I will abide by the terms and limitations of my category of Membership as required by my professional organization (DesCan or RGD) and pay my membership dues in a timely manner.

1.1.6 Within my full legal ability to do so, I will provide any document, record, or electronic data relating to an investigation or a proceeding in respect of my professional conduct or the professional conduct of another member, as requested by the Grievance or Discipline Committee.

1.1.7 I will not disclose confidential information I have received as a director, officer, committee member, portfolio evaluator, or representative of my professional organization (GDC or RGD) to any third party, unless and except when required to do so by law.

 

1.2.1 I will promote my Certification wherever possible, including by using my designation after my name on professional and promotional material, displaying my Certificate in my place of practice or instruction, and request that it be included when published by others.

1.2.2 I will review and re-affirm my commitment to this Code of Ethics and Professional Practice annually with the renewal of my Membership.