Preamble

Members of The American Institute of Professional Geologists are dedicated to personal integrity and professional conduct. The Institute’s Code of Ethics comprises three parts:

The AIPG Canons:  Are broad principles of conduct;

The AIPG Ethical Standards: Are goals to which Members aspire; and

The AIPG Rules of Conduct: Compliance with the Rules of Conduct is mandatory for a member of the AIPG, and violation of any Rule will be grounds for disciplinary action by the Institute. Under the Bylaws, the Institute may also impose discipline for legal violations and because of the suspension or revocation of registration or licensure, among other grounds. Disciplinary action may take the form of private admonition, public reprimand, suspension of membership, or termination of membership in the Institute.

The Code of Ethics applies to all professional activities of Members and Affiliates, wherever and whenever they occur. The title “Member” where used in this Code of Ethics shall include Affiliates. A Member shall not be relieved of an ethical responsibility by virtue of his or her employment, because the Member has delegated an assignment to a subordinate, or because the Member was not involved in performing services for compensation. For additional information, see the Code of Ethics webpage (more).

To view an index to the outstanding contributions by David M. Abbott, Jr., on professional ethics and practices reviewed and published in The Professional Geologist over the years.  He prepared a comprehensive index on these matters, click (here).

National AIPG Disciplinary Actions to Date (more).

Texas Board Professional Geoscientists Disciplinary Actions to Date (more).