USHAA Ambassadors, Affiliates, Officers, Directors and employees
("member") are bound by a Code of Ethics. If violated, the member in question may
be brought before the Complaints and/or Discipline Committee.
Each member of USHAA must perform to the highest standards
of professionalism. Compliance with the Code of Ethics ensures a level of consistency
in all our professional relationships and distinguishes USHAA and its members from
other organizations. The focus of ethics in our field of practice is to ensure the
interests of Hispanics are protected all times.
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Integrity:
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All members must conform to USHAA Code of Ethics and the By-laws of USHAA in all professional relationships with others.
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Honesty:
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All members must practice truthfulness and fairness in dealing
with others, and must not engage in fraud or deceit. Members must disclose any potential
conflicts of interest to the USHAA Board before advocating any position to USHAA.
Absent a written waiver after full disclosure to the Board of any potential conflict,
a member shall recuse himself from any matter where he may have a potential conflict
of interest, such as where the member is being employed by a third party on an issue
on which USHAA is advocating.
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Equitable:
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All members must be just, impartial and just in dealings
with others. USHAA and members shall endeavor to provide equal time to opposing views
and parties on key issues affecting the Hispanic community.
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Accountable:
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Each member must be responsible for his/her own action and
conduct. A member maybe required, if necessary, to give account of their behavior
to the USHAA Complaints and Discipline Committee.
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Obligations:
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All members have a duty to others, which compels them to
follow the By-laws of USHAA and all regulatory codes and laws and to protect the
reputation of the Hispanic community.
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Trustworthy:
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All members must ensure discretion and confidentiality with
regard to all professional relationships with others.
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If you have any questions, or require an additional copy of the USHAA Code of Ethics, and Bylaws of USHAA please contact us:
If you are aware of a member in breach of the Code of Ethics or wish to make a complaint, please contact us: