Protection of Professional Reputation of Other Valuers

The valuer has an obligation to protect the professional reputation of all valuers (whether members of the Association or not) who subscribe to and practice in accordance with the Principles of Valuation Practice of the Association. The Association declares that it is unethical for a valuer to injure, or attempt to injure, by false or malicious statements or by innuendo the professional reputation or prospects of any valuer.

Valuer's Obligation Relative to Association's Disciplinary Actions

A member of the association, having knowledge of an act by another member which, in his opinion, is in violation of the ethical principles incorporated in the Principles of Valuation Practice and Code of Ethics of the Association, has the obligation to report the matter to the association.

It is the valuer's obligation to cooperate with the Association and its officers in all matters, including investigation, censure, discipline, or dismissal of members who are charged with violation of the Principles of Valuation Practice and Code of Ethics of the Association.