Merchants Association of Oak Ridge Code of Conduct
A Member - will conduct business with honesty, integrity, and fairness with respect to customers, clients, employees, and other members.
A member – will be accessible and accountable to customers or clients and make every reasonable effort to act in the customer's / client's best interest and benefit.
A Member - will not discriminate, personally or professionally, based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
A Member - will at all times demonstrate professionalism, respect, courtesy and civility to fellow members and not engage in conduct which would reflect adversely upon either the ideals or members of the Merchants Association of Oak Ridge.
A Member – will promote solidarity and harmony with fellow members, respect their judgment, and support them collectively and individually whenever possible against unjust claims and accusations.
A Member - will not injure intentionally the professional reputation, prospects, or practice of another member. Proof that another member has been unethical, illegal, or unfair should be communicated to the Board of the Merchants Association of Oak Ridge. A Member – will be responsible at all times for truthful and non-deceptive advertising and promotion regarding their business and its products or services.
A Member - will support the ideals and goals of this organization, as well as support the Oak Ridge community in general, in a constructive and positive manner.