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SECTION. IV EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ~IMC IMC USA CODE OF ETHICS All IMC US.\ members pledge in writing to abide by the Institute's Code of Ethics. Their adherence to the Code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline above and beyond the requirements of law. Key provisions of the Code specify: C/ienÚ Members will serve their clients with integrity, competence, and objectivity. using a professional approach at all times, and placing the best interests of the client above all others, Members will establish realistic expectations of the benefits and results of their services. ~lembcrs will Ircat all clicnl informalion thai is not public knowledge as confidcnlial, will prevent it from access by unauthorized people, and will not take advantage of proprietary or priviteged infomation, either for use by them, their firm or another client. without the client's pcmission. Members will avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance of such, and will disclose to a client any circumstances or interests that might influence their judgment and objectivity. Members will refrain from inviting an employee of an active or inactive client to consider alternative employment without prior discussion with the client. Engagements Members will only accept assignments which they possess the expertise to perform, and will only assign staff ",th the requisite expertise. Members will ensure that before accepting any engagement. a mutual understanding of the objectives, scope, work plan. and fee arrangements has been established. Members will offer to ",thdraw from a consulting engagement when their objectivity or integrity may be impaired, Fees Members will agree in advance with a client on the basis for fees and expenses, and will charge fees and expenses that are reasonable, legitimate and commensurate with the services delivered and the responsibility accepted. Members will disclose to their clients in advance any fees or commissions that they receive for equipment, RUpplies or >ervices they could recommend to their clien",. TIlE WATERS CONSULTING GROUP, INC PAGE.8 '"""""'"""""'11("'"""""1""""(11.'.11(\"""'.\1.\1"""""","""""1"."""'\\"'.'" "'1'1'(1,."""""..... """"".',\"""[(\"""1(11""""""""".\""""""""'(11'1(""",""","'1('..'" \\1111' 1111.\\1<1111."."""""\""'"