- Maintain loyalty to the Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and discharge responsibilities with dedication to achieving the mission of the GMCVB.
- Actively encourage the integration of ethics into all aspects of management of GMCVB activities.
- Uphold all laws, guidelines, and operating policies relating to the GMCVB and as outlined in the GMCVB Human Resource Guidelines.
- Serve all constituents of the GMCVB impartially, and provide no special privilege to any individual constituent, nor accept special personal compensation from an individual constituent, except with the knowledge and consent of the GMCVB governing stakeholders.
- Comply with all levels of governmental regulations concerning lobbying and political activities and use only legal, ethical, and moral means when attempting to influence legislation or regulations affecting the GMCVB or the convention and visitor industry.
- Issue no false or deliberately misleading statements or advertisements concerning the GMCVB or the greater Milwaukee community, any other bureau or community, or the convention and visitor industry to the media, the public, or any other persons, either affiliated with or unrelated to the convention and visitor industry.
- Actively encourage diversity through the inclusion of qualified people from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to women, ethnic, racial minorities, and refuse to engage in and or sanction discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical appearance, or disability.
- Refuse to engage in and/or sanction activities for personal gain at the expense of the GMCVB.
- Build collaborative relationships with other bureau industry professionals and others for the advancement of the profession of destination management.
- Acceptance as a board member or an employee of the Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau implies that you fully understand and agree to the terms of this Code of Professional Conduct as stated above. Adherence to this Code assures those associated with the GMCVB that its Board of Directors and their staff constantly strive to achieve and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
(Approved by the Board of Directors July 1, 2004) |