What are the basic policies and procedures for handling an ethics complaint?

The policies and procedures are outlined in this document on pages…. But, in a nutshell, an Ombudsperson serves as the receiver of all ethics inquiries and complaints. Complaints that move forward in the process are deliberated by an Ethics Adjudication Committee that renders a decision and determines the best suitable course for resolving the matter. Sanctions may apply. An independent appeals procedure exists as well. An Ethics Committee of the Board of Governors is established to address matters of ethics strategy and Code development and an Ethics Education Committee is charged with educating about the Code and serving as a catalyst for educational efforts throughout the Academy. The policies and procedures are guided by the following principles: predictable, transparent, impartial, democratic, confidential, efficient and educative.