PASA CODE OF CONDUCT

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PASA Members are bound to the Code of Conduct as set out hereunder:

1. Record Keeping

An accurate record of the following must be kept:

  • All specimens in the collection – ring /microchip/identification number.
  • All offspring produced.
  • Date and origin of birds purchased.
  • Contact details of Buyers.
  • Deaths /Postmortems.
  • Deaths of indigenous birds, in large numbers.
  • Any other legal requirement of record keeping.

2. Hygiene

  • Bio-security Measures must be in place.
  • Breeders must have a Quarantine procedure for their establishments.
  • Feed and Water bowls/containers must be regularly maintained /disinfected and cleaned.

3. Legislative requirement

  • Must conform to all CITES protocols /requirements when trading across national borders.
  • Adhere to Provincial legislative ordinances.
  • Conform to Veterinarian legislation or requirements as set out in Provincial, National or International agreements/legislation.

4. General

  • Will not participate in any actions that contravene any laws governing their province, country or international agreement.
  • Protect our members and industry from unscrupulous breeders, dealers and traders.
  •  Conduct business in a manner that best serves our industry in the short and long term.

Code of Conduct vs Code of Ethics

Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics are both sets of guidelines that outline expected behaviour and standards within an organization or profession.

However, there are some key differences between the two.

Code of Conduct

Code of Ethics is broad and principles-based, emphasizing moral values and ethical principles that guide decision-making and behaviour. It often includes concepts such as integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect.

A Code of Conduct provides specific guidelines for behaviour.

A Code of Ethics serves as a moral compass, guiding individuals to make ethical choices in various situations.

PASA is a member based organisation, its goal is to protect and promote the parrot industry, any member who does not conform to the Code of Conduct may be subjected to Disciplinary action and their membership suspended.

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