READYREFERENCE |OVERVIEW CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING* 1.0 PURPOSE To establish the Code of Ethics that is expected of all members of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and is a condition of membership. 2.0 SCOPE This policy applies to all members of ASNT, irrespective of their membership type, the role they fulfill, or where they live or work. 3.0 REFERENCES 3.1. ASNT Bylaws 3.2. ASNT Policy G-14, Use of the ASNT Name and Marks 4.0 RESPONSIBILITY In spirit and in word, this Code of Ethics shall guide the actions of the members of ASNT. It is the duty of all members to conduct themselves in accordance with the following precepts: 4.1. Uphold at all times the reputation of the Society and the dignity of membership therein. 4.2. Pursue their professional discipline and activities in a spirit of fairness to all concerned—employer, employees, customers, and competitors—consistent with the high ideals of personal honor and integrity. 4.3. Refrain from associating themselves with any enterprise that would use their name or that of the Society in any manner countenancing misrepresentation. 4.4. Avoid damage directly or indirectly to the professional reputation, prospects, or business of another member of the Society. 4.5. Advertise only in a professional manner to avoid using improper or questionable methods of soliciting professional work, and to decline any connection with improper patronage. 4.6. Inform clients or employers of any business affiliations, interests, or connections which might influence their fair judgment. 4.7. Treat as confidential their knowledge of any business affairs or technical information of employers, clients, or customers, and to make no disclosure of such information without their express consent. 4.8. Accept financial or other compensation for a particular service from one source only, except with the full knowledge and consent of all interested parties. 4.9. Perform their work in the highest professional manner, protecting the life, safety, and health of their associates and of the general public. 4.10. Contribute to the advancement of nondestructive testing by the interchange of information and experience with others, taking full advantage of the mediums provided by the Society- symposia, conventions, and the press. 4.11. Encourage and provide opportunity for professional development and advancement of their employees or those under their supervision. 4.12. Consider their membership in the Society as affording a distinct opportunity to apply their special talents for the service of mankind. 4.13. Refrain from any statements or acts which constitute hostile or offensive behavior and any forms of intimidation or harassment of any kind by and between members of ASNT whether sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious in origin. 4.14. For employer Level III personnel (those certified by the employer and not ASNT certificate holders), that neither the “ASNT” name/acronym nor the ASNT logo shall be displayed on the employer certificates for any reason. Additionally, the requirements in ASNT Policy G-14 shall be followed when developing employer-based NDT certificates. *Policy O-03D this Code was adopted in March 1964 and updated in January 1991, March 1995, September 2018, and May 2019. 6 M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N R E A D Y R E F E R E N C E 2 0 2 2 -2 0 2 3 2302 ReadyReference Pages.indd 6 1/30/23 7:45 AM
OVERVIEW |READYREFERENCE ASNT BYLAWS* ARTICLE I: GENERAL SEC TION 1 Name The name of the Corporation shall be the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. (“ASNT”), an Ohio nonprofit corporation. SEC TION 2 Purposes The purpose of the Corporation is as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. The Corporation shall be operated exclusively as a public charity organized for scientific or educational purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws) and within such limits, to admin- ister, and expend funds for the following specific purposes: to advance scientific, engineering, and technical knowledge in the field of nondestructive testing and to engage in any and all lawful activities incidental to the foregoing purposes except as restricted by the Articles of Incorporation. SEC TION 3 Powers The Corporation shall have such powers and authorities as are now or may hereafter be granted by the nonprofit corporation laws of the State of Ohio, by its Articles of Incorporation, and these Bylaws. SEC TION 4 Restrictions ASNT shall not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office, nor carry on any activity not permitted for a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future federal tax law. All ASNT policies and activities shall be consis- tent with applicable federal, state, and local antitrust, trade regulation or other requirements and applicable tax exemption requirements, including the requirements that ASNT not be organized for profit and that no part of its net earnings inure to the benefit of any private individual. SEC TION 5 Definitions and Acronyms Ñ “ASNT,” “the Corporation,” and “the Society” is the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. Ñ “Board” is the ASNT Board of Directors. Ñ “Board Chair” or “Chair” is the Chair of the Board of Directors. Ñ “Board Director” or “Director” is a person elected or appointed to serve on the ASNT Board of Directors. Ñ “Member” or “Voting Member” is an individual who has paid applicable dues and meets the criteria for at least one of the classes of membership. Ñ “Notice” is the act of informing individuals of certain actions, such as meetings of members and Board of Directors meetings, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 1702. ARTICLE II: MEMBERS SEC TION 1 Members The Corporation shall have membership classes and may estab- lish criteria for membership as determined by the Board of Directors. This includes eligibility, admission criteria, and dues or fees for each membership class, and criteria for suspension, termination, and reinstatement of membership. SEC TION 2 Resignation A member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Corporation resignation does not relieve a member from liability for the full annual dues or other obligations accrued and unpaid as of the date of resignation. SEC TION 3 Assignment/Transfer of Membership Membership in the Corporation shall not be transferable or assignable. SEC TION 4 Voting Rights of Members A Member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to the membership for a vote. Notwithstanding any provision of the Ohio Nonprofit Corporation Law now or hereafter in force requiring the vote or consent of the Voting Members of the Society for the autho- rization or taking of any action, such action may be authorized or taken only by the affirmative vote or consent of a majority of the Voting Members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present, unless otherwise expressly required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws. Voting may be conducted by ballot or using other telecommunications means as determined by the Secretary. Proxy votes are not allowed. SEC TION 5 Annual Meeting of Members A meeting of members shall be held annually at a time and place determined by the Board Chair. *Revised 24 April 2021. These Bylaws were adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. R E A D Y R E F E R E N C E 2 0 2 2 -2 0 2 3 M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N 7 2302 ReadyReference Pages.indd 7 1/30/23 7:45 AM
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