Brief Description
The Code of Honor for Members of the Accreditation Council establishes the standards of professional ethics, conduct, and responsibility for members of the MANAoCO Accreditation Council when making accreditation-related decisions. The document is intended to ensure the independence, objectivity, impartiality, transparency, and collegiality of decision-making, as well as to strengthen confidence in the independent accreditation system.
Key Issues Regulated by the Document- Fundamental principles governing the activities of an Accreditation Council member;
- Requirements for independence, objectivity, and impartiality in decision-making;
- Prevention, identification, and management of conflicts of interest;
- Protection of the confidentiality of information obtained during the accreditation process;
- Standards of professional and ethical conduct;
- Responsibility for compliance with the Code of Honor;
- Measures to be taken in the event of violations of ethical standards.
Intended Audience- Chairperson and members of the MANAoCO Accreditation Council;
- Candidates for membership in the Accreditation Council;
- MANAoCO staff supporting the activities of the Accreditation Council;
- Educational institutions participating in accreditation procedures.
