Constitution Code Of Ethics Committee

Purpose statement

The purpose of this committee is twofold viz firstly to maintain, and amend from time to time, the Constitution, Code of Ethics and Regulations of the Institute in order to provide the Institute with a relevant and updated Constitution and Code of Ethics (and the necessary Regulations) that are in line with the norms of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces. Secondly, the committee is called upon when a complaint is made against a member, to investigate such a complaint and, if necessary, to recommend to the Council of the Institute the taking of disciplinary steps against such a member.

Goals

The goal of the committee is to review the Constitution, Code of Ethics and Regulations, in consultation with members of the Institute, and to propose any amendments that the committee may consider necessary or desirable for adoption by Council and for proposal to the members at a General Meeting.