Code of Ethics

AAPPAC's code of ethics are as follows:

1. All members of the Association are held accountable for upholding the Code of Ethics. Each new member will be given a copy of the Code at the point of admission to the Association and shall be required to read and sign to indicate their agreement to abide by the Code as a condition of membership.
2. Prerequisites to AAPPAC membership:

   2.1. Membership is open only to performing arts venues whose core business is in the performing arts in the Asia-Pacific region (which shall include but not be limited to the continents of Asia and Australasia being encompassed by the Indian and Pacific Oceans as defined in item 2 of the Rules of Association.)

   2.2. The status of Peak/Business Circle Representative is extended to interested organisations with a professional involvement in the performing arts without any geographical limitations.

   2.3. All applicants must be of good character and reputation.

3. As membership is by organization and not by individual, in the event of the termination of employment of an individual who was previously representing a member organization, regardless of the causes for termination, the said individual shall not wilfully continue to represent the organization.
4. Members shall not make statements and representations that are knowingly or intentionally false, misleading or inaccurate. 
5. Members shall respect the privacy concerns, missions and rights of individuals / organizations with whom they do business.
6. In all business dealings, members shall at all times maintain the highest ethical standards and shall not abuse their professional affiliation by soliciting inappropriate perquisites or benefits of any sort that may result in personal gain.
7. Members shall not abuse the database of members’ contacts to spam other members in an effort to promote their activities/interests unless there is a prior agreement with individual members. Various publicity platforms are in place and should be utilised appropriately.
8. Members shall not breach professional confidences. Members are encouraged to be circumspect, judicious, fair minded and respectful.
9. Members shall be held responsible for the actions and commitments of their staff and associated individuals.
10. For reasons of a member's violation of the Code, absence of qualifications for membership, or misconduct tending to bring discredit upon the Association or the performing arts field, the Executive Council may move to recommend expulsion of the member from the Association, non-renewal of membership, or censure by consensus. In these cases, the member will be given written notice on the cause for such action. Following which, in accordance with item 8.4 of the Rules of Association, the Executive Council shall inform the Annual General Meeting and submit its recommendation for ratification.
11. The decision of the Annual General Meeting shall be final and non-negotiable. No publicity will be given to such disciplinary actions.

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