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DRAFT ORDER REGULATION

CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS OF THE ORDER

I - GENERAL DUTIES

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This internal code is established by the board of directors in accordance with sections 12.0.1 and 79.1 of the Professional Code and sections 29 and 30 of the Regulation respecting the standards of ethics and professional conduct of directors on the board of directors of a professional order (C-26, r. 6.1), for as long as those provisions require it. It is made public under the applicable regime; it is not a professional regulation governed by sections 95 to 95.3. Any mandatory standard of the Office or change to its enabling authority prevails.

This Code applies to initial and regular board directors, whether elected, deemed elected or appointed by the Office, in addition to mandatory Professional Code requirements and director ethics regulations.

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Directors act independently, diligently and with integrity, placing protection of the public first. They do not act as delegates of employers, former associations, commercial groups or member interests.

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Each director completes initial training on professional-order governance, director responsibilities, conflicts, confidentiality, public protection and independence of statutory functions. Training is adapted for non-professional appointed directors.

II - INTERESTS, BENEFITS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

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On taking office and annually, directors disclose interests, positions, benefits, financial ties and Foundation relationships that may reasonably create actual, apparent or potential conflicts. Material changes are promptly disclosed.

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Directors do not debate or vote where recusal is legally required; recusals and remaining quorum are recorded. An interest shared generally with members is not automatically a conflict.

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No gifts, travel, hidden remuneration or favours capable of influencing decisions may be accepted. Symbolic permitted ceremonial gifts are disclosed under a public policy.

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Directors safeguard confidential information during and after office. They access registry files, complaints and disciplinary records only where lawfully authorized for a necessary purpose.

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Order resources, tools, information and funds are used solely for authorized institutional purposes. Directors derive no personal gain from procurement or contracting decisions.

III - FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS

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Relations and transfers between the Order and Foundation require independent authorization, auditable records and statutory compliance. Directors formerly involved with the promoting non-profit declare their former ties and recuse themselves where required.

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Nothing in this Code permits the board to direct a syndic investigation, independent professional inspection, disciplinary tribunal or statutory appeal.

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Alleged misconduct is referred to the competent authority and dealt with under mandatory impartiality, notice and review procedures. The board may not replace the statutory director ethics process.

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Relevant disclosure practices and general compliance measures are publicly reported in anonymized or lawfully redacted form.