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Code of Ethics for Examiner of Engineers
Applicable to:
Examiners of Engineers (Internal & External)
Effective Date:
4th August, 2004
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Code of Ethics for Examiners of Engineers — Preamble and General Principles
Examiners of Engineers must adhere to the Code of Ethics, which includes principles such as avoiding discrimination, maintaining professional competence, and managing personal lives healthfully.
- Key Principles: Impartiality, integrity, justice, avoiding harm, and managing conflicts of interest.
2. Professional Code of Ethics — Duties and Responsibilities
Examiners must recognize the importance of their role, administer duties impartially, and serve the public promptly and courteously.
- Duties: Administer duties impartially, exercise legal authority, recognize the importance of people and human relations, serve the public promptly and courteously, reject presents and favours, convey authoritative information, work by official examining standards, maintain personal appearance and office space, work harmoniously with others, keep abreast of developments, uphold the honour and dignity of the profession, maintain personal conduct, and carry out all duties keeping in mind safety and security.
II/4 Declaration
Examiners must submit a declaration agreeing to abide by the Code of Ethics at the time of their appointment.
Important Note
Violation of the Code of Ethics may result in suspension or revocation of certification by the Chief Examiner of Engineers, Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.
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