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Manitoba
Auctioneers Association Code of Ethics |
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Whereas
the members of Manitoba Auctioneers Association recognize that the
success and growth of the auction business are dependant upon the
trustworthiness and sincerity of each and every member of the
auction profession:
and
Whereas it has come to the attention of the Convention of
Auctioneers duly assembled in the City of Brandon on March 4, 2000: that
because of the absence of an approved and specific formulas to serve as
a guide in the matter of conduct, the profession has suffered reproach
and loss of prestige:
and
Whereas by adoption of these resolutions, embodying a reasonable
code of ethics, and by reason of the public's approval of such action by
this Convention; and by general and continuous observance of the
precepts herein contained, by all members of the organization;
recognition of the auction profession as a dependable and necessary
method of marketing is assured.
Therefore
be it resolved: that with the view to fulfillment of the objects and
purposes of the Manitoba Auctioneers Association as set forth in its
by-laws, the following code be approved and adopted for the future
guidance of the members.
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Members
of the association shall conduct themselves with propriety in all of
their dealing with clients and with one another. A professional manner
shall be used by all auction companies and staff at all times. |
| 2. |
Members
operating in the same areas as other members shall co-operate with one
another in the scheduling of sales for the purpose of avoiding, when
practical, conflicting situations which might create dissention and
result in disadvantage to clients and members alike. |
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Members
shall diligently adhere to the policy of honest dealing - with both
clients and bidders, avoiding misrepresentation of property or articles
being sold; avoiding cause for challenge of favoritism among purchasers,
and conditions governing: seeking to obtain maximum values. |
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Members
of Manitoba Auctioneers Association hereby register their absolute
disapproval of any auction designed to defraud the public. |
| 5. |
Members
are expected to comply with all federal, provincial, and/or city
ordinances pertaining to auctioneers. |
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Any
alleged violation of this code by a member of the Manitoba Auctioneers
Association shall subject that member to an investigation by the board
of Manitoba Auctioneers Association, whose findings and recommendations
shall prevail. |
Be it further resoved: that a copy of this resolution be placed in
the permanent records of the Manitoba Auctioneers Association; and that
each member be furnished with a copy; also, that the public press be
apprised of its contents. |
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