The endorsing societies, with their avowed purpose to serve the public and their provisions, recognize clearly that, in order to make their maximum contribution, it is necessary for professional employees and employers to establish a climate conducive to the proper discharge of their mutual responsibilities and obligations. The prerequisites for establishing such a climate include:
1. A sound relationship between the professional employee and the employer, based on mutual loyalty, cooperation, fair treatment, ethical practices, and respect.
2. Recognition of the responsibility to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare.
3. Employee loyalty and creativity in support of the employer's objectives.
4. Opportunity for professional growth of the employee, based on employee's initiation and the employer's support.
5. Recognition that discrimination due to age, race, religion, political affiliation, or sex should not enter into the professional employee-employer relationship. There should be joint acceptance of the concepts which are reflected in the Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
6. Recognition that local conditions may result in honest differences in interpretation of and deviations from the details of these Guidelines. Such differences should be resolved by discussions leading to an understanding which meets the spirit of the Guidelines.
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