tenant has taken the initiative of applying for space to said member so soliciting said prospective tenant. No. 4. No building shall give free rent, nor shall any building assume the rental of any lease in any other building in the association where such assumption is for the purpose of giving a bonus to the tenant. All alterations, except where necessary to restore premises to typical floor plan, shall be done at the expense of the tenant. Alteration costs shall, for the purpose of this rule, include the estimated cost of replacing any typical installations that are removed for the tenant. No. 5. Members shall do whatever is in their power to encourage fair and just treatment, not only among themselves, but as between them and their tenants. RELATIONSHIP TO FELLOW MEMBERS No. 6. In his attitude toward fellow members as toward all mankind, each should endeavor to the best of his ability, at all times to follow the Golden Rule-"Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you." No. 7. No member can honorably seek information from a fellow member and then make use of that knowledge to the detriment of his fellow member. No. 8. Should a prospective tenant express interest in a property offered by a competitor, the member should treat the proposition (as well as the absent member), with fairness, however anxious he may be to rent a property which he represents. No. 9. A member worthy of respect and confidence will never make unfair criticisms or untruthful statements regarding a fellow member. On the contrary, he will cultivate a friendly relationship and respect for all worthy competitors. No. 10. No member shall by act or word, try to depreciate the rental or selling value of another member building. No. 11. No member shall charge another member any commission or other compensation for securing a tenant or performing any other service ordinarily involved in the management and operation of buildings eligible to membership in this Association, unless there is specific agreement to the contrary. No. 12. No member shall, directly or indirectly, by letter, interview, telephone, or otherwise, personally solicit the employees of another member. Nothing herein contained shall prevent a member from soliciting other members' employees by newspaper and other impersonal and general forms of advertising, nor shall anything herein contained prevent the solicitation or employment of another member's employee where said employee shall take the initiative in applying for a position but in every such event any member knowingly taking on another member's employee must notify said other member, and then not take on said employee until said employee has complied with any agreement, if any, which he may have made with said other member, in reference to giving said member advance notice of a desire to leave his employ. PENALTY Complaint being made, the Directors shall pass upon any deviation from these ethics and any member, after due hearing, for which reasonable opportunity shall be afforded, if found guilty, shall be punished by reprimand, suspension or expulsion. The Directors shall be sole judge of all points involved in this rule, except that appeal from their decision may be made to the association at its next regular meeting. REFRIGERATING MACHINERY REFRIGERATING MACHINERY ASSOCIATION Adopted 1924: CODE OF ETHICS 1. The character of our industry affords us a special means of serving society and justifies co-operation and the exchange of ideas among those engaged in it. 2. The intercourse between us and those with whom we deal should always be conducted in a dignified and honorable manner and it should be our constant endeavor to elevate the standard of our industry. dealings. 3. Truth, honor and courtesy should prevail in all our 4. We should respect the rights and privileges of competitors and should never interfere with or attempt to have cancelled bona fide orders or contracts taken by a competitor. 5. Business courtesies should always have our attention and particularly courtesies in the field. Competitors or competitors' products should not be discredited. If we cannot speak well of them and their products, we can at least remain silent. 6. The making or publishing of any false, untrue or misleading statement concerning the business or business policies, or methods of a competitor is unfair and should not be sanctioned or permitted. 7. The services of an employee engaged with a competitor should not be solicited by any of us without first notifying said competitor and securing consent to such solicitation. RESTAURANTS NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION Used as model by Rotary International, 50,000 copies being distributed; adopted Sep. 13, 1922: CODE OF ETHICS Article 1 THE PROPRIETOR, MANAGER OR EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY As the personal or business character of the proprietor, manager or executive officer (if it be a corporation) is the basis of right conduct in any business, the following character marks are deemed a prerequisite for the successful actualization of the code. The head of the business shall be a moral man, physically fit, of sound integrity, of good reputation, unquestioned honesty and credit standing, and thoroughly trained and experienced in the restaurant vocation. On the purely social side, he shall be kindly, courteous and sincerely friendly. He shall so conduct his business that the health of the community is constantly safeguarded. He shall consider his business an honorable occupation, and realize that it affords him a distinct opportunity to serve society. He shall keep informed on restaurant ideals, principles and practices through subscription to leading restaurant magazines; be alert to utilize new and progressive ideas for the betterment of his business and willingly co-operate with others in aiding the advancement of the restaurant industry as a whole. Article 2 SECTION ONE-RULES OF CONDUCT GOVERNING THE RELATION OF THE EMPLOYER WITH THE EMPLOYEES Employers shall not advocate, or aid and assist others, in any movement which seeks as its object any other than square dealings with Employees. 1. Employers and Employees should realize and manifest a reciprocal partnership and teamwork relationship. 2. The Employer shall give his Employees cordial good fellowship. He shall be sympathetic with them in trouble and give them substantial assistance if necessary. 3. The employer shall study and analyze all matters affecting his Employees, so that, through the information and exact knowledge so gained, he may deal equitably and impartially in making and keeping them efficient, well, happy, contented and satisfied. 4. The Employer shall interest himself in the personal welfare of his Employees, and should encourage and assist them in thrift and self-advancement, through the establishment of Savings Funds and Building and Loan Associations. 5. Profit-sharing is recognized as a commendable rule of conduct. By sharing in the profits, not only the Employer, but also the Employees, receive dividends on invested capital. 6. The Employer should provide economic advantages for his Employees, through the medium of medical attendance, legal advice, life insurance, outings, etc. Group purchases by the Employer of these advantages accomplishes a great saving for the Employees, impossible where these advantages are bargained for individually. The advantages enumerated are a form of profitsharing. 7. The Employer shall provide labor-saving devices to lessen the drudgery in the Restaurant business. 8. There shall be no discrimination made in the hiring of Employees based on their affiliation or non-affiliation with organizations of men in similar employment. 9. Hiring and dismissing shall be on the basis of ability or disability to perform the work desired. The Employer should promptly weed out any Employees who are retarding the progress of the business by unfortunate temperament, incorrect views on business methods and business relationship, or incapability. 10. The Employer shall study and know the individual abilities of his Employees, so that he may place them in the positions for which they are best fitted, and justly promote them as opportunity offers. All promotions or advancements shall be made solely on the basis of merit. 11. The Employer shall consider the interests of boys and apprentices and should allow no detrimental influence over them. He shall spare no reasonable effort to make finished workmen and good 100% American citizens out of the apprentices in the business. 12. Continuance of employment shall be guaranteed for faithful work. The Employer shall reward industry, loyalty, ability and unusual effort. 13. A fair wage for a fair day's work shall be the gov |