Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

1. The underlying principle is that public and professional confidence in the service provided by members of the Association shall be enhanced and that no member shall conduct himself in such a way that the member, Association, or the industry is brought into disrepute. 
2. A member shall be held responsible for the acts of his staff and sub-contractors, in so far as they relate to the scope of the Association.
3. Every member shall uphold the standing of the industry and the Association’s members shall strive to add to the increasing knowledge of landscaping and related topics to the benefit of the Association.
4. A member shall perform only those services, which are within the member’s competence. Staff shall be trained and well supervised to ensure all contracts are undertaken in accordance with the specification and good practice.
5. Adequate insurance cover shall be maintained for all normal risks affecting the client, the public and the member’s employees.
6. Any member having evidence of the violation of the code by another member may present information by means of a letter marked confidential to the regional secretary.

Continued membership of the Association shall be conditional upon

1. The maintenance of satisfactory standards of performance, which may be subject to inspection at anytime by representatives, approved by the ALCI
2. The regular payment of the annual subscription