Code of Ethics

As part of the application for certification, the applicant must agree to abide by the following Code of Ethics while certified as a CFM:

As a Certified Floodplain Manager, I agree to abide by the following tenets of the Code of Ethics in all of my professional responsibilities. I will:

Protect the health, safety, property, and welfare of the public in the practice of my profession;
Establish and maintain a high standard of integrity and practice;
Practice honesty and integrity in all of my professional relationships with the public, peers, and employer;
Be truthful and accurate in my professional communications;
Not express a professional opinion in deposition or before a court, administrative agency, or other public forum which may be contrary to generally accepted scientific and floodplain management principle, without fully disclosing the basis and rationale for such an opinion;
Foster excellence in floodplain management by staying abreast of pertinent issues;
Enhance individual performance by attention to continuing education and technology;
Avoid conflicts of interest resulting in personal gain or advantage;
Be economical in the utilization of the nation’s resources through the effective use of funds, accurate assessment of flood-related hazards, and timely decision-making;
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information;
Promote public awareness and understanding of flood-related hazards, floodplain resources, and flood hazard response; and
Be dedicated to serving the profession of floodplain management and to improving the quality of life.