Code of Conduct

Please complete this required form for ACPS membership. Once you sign and submit, you will be taken to the USEF site to complete your membership application. Thank you for your interest in ACPS!

Code of Conduct

MEMBERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As a member of the ACPS I hereby acknowledge my responsibility to conduct myself in accordance with the ACPS’s By-Laws, Code of Ethics, and Conflict of Interest Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to:

CODE OF ETHICS

  • Honest and fair dealings with members and the public on all ACPS-related matters
  • Respect for all members, owners, and breeders free from derogatory, harassing, or defamatory statements whether in person, in writing, or on social media.
  • Become familiar with and abide by the By-Laws and Policies and Procedures of the ACPS and each Region
  • Respect and protect the privacy and reputation of the ACPS, its members, donors, sponsors, and employees and volunteers.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest both real and perceived in all ACPS business.
  • Refrain from using ACPS assets and information for personal gain.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

  • Remain objective and free from personal bias or personal agendas in all ACPS business, private sales, breedings, registrations, and inspections.
  • Avoid the substantial appearance of conflict of interest, both real or perceived.
  • Disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest and refrain from participation in decision-making on matters where personal gain or benefit exists or is perceived.
  • Resolve all disputes informally or in accordance with the Arbitration provisions of the By-Laws and not through resorting to lobbying or disparagement on social media or other venues.
I have reviewed the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policies above and as a member of the ACPS, I hereby acknowledge my responsibility to conduct myself in accordance with the ACPS’s By-Laws, Code of Ethics, and Conflict of Interest Policies provided to me or available on the ACPS web site and agree to abide by them in all my ACPS dealings.

I acknowledge my acceptance by my signature below:

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Once you have submitted this form to ACPS you will be taken to the USEF website to complete your membership application.