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Code of Ethics
Members of the American Guild of Organists are bound by the Code of Ethics and guided by the Code of Professional Standards.
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
Revised Code of Ethics
Approved by AGO National Council October 3, 2015
with proposed changes drafted as of 8/10/2016
shown in final form on 9/9/16
Preamble/Preface.
The American Guild of Organists encourages its members to embrace
and practice the following values as core ideals that Guild
members aspire to cultivate in their ethical and professional
conduct.
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Value 1. Responsible Conduct toward
Those Whom We Serve (including but not limited to
clergy, supervisors, congregants,
choir members, students, children, et al.). Members shall:
- Treat those whom they serve
in a professional manner, with
dignity, compassion, civility,
and respect.
- Show respect
to those whom they serve, regardless of race, ethnicity,
religion,
age, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation,
marital status,
socio-economic status, disability, or medical condition.
- Avoid
any sort of abusive behavior, whether verbal, physical,
sexual, psychological, emotional,
or other.
- Refrain
from disclosing confidential
or sensitive
information
about others
obtained
in
the course
of professional
service,
unless
disclosure serves
a compelling
professional
purpose
or is required
by law.
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Value 2. Respect for Our Professional
Colleagues. Members
shall:
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Maintain a professional attitude and
act with integrity in relationships with colleagues.
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Respect the reputation of colleagues
and refrain from making malicious or false statements
about colleagues.
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When substituting for a colleague
or playing for services at another’s
place of employment, ensure that
the duties and role in which one
is substituting are appropriately
met, including
the institution’s expected
practices and requirements for
care of the instrument and its
venue.
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Seek to settle misunderstandings
or disputes with colleagues
in a professional manner,
utilizing the
assistance of trustworthy
neutral third parties
when appropriate.
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Value 3. Integrity in Our Professional
Work. Members shall:
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Honor and abide by the conditions and
requirements of the job descriptions and work
agreements to which they have knowingly agreed.
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Follow,
as applicable, the principles of professional
conduct that are expressed in the AGO Code of Professional
Standards.
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