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To establish and promote professionalism in the property tax consulting industry, it is imperative to adopt a significant statement concerning our business conduct. The ad valorem tax system has been the primary source of local government financing since the origin of society. Since our members are engaged in the enterprise of proudly representing taxpayers, we concur it is our obligation to further the public good, to stress the rights of property owners, and to advance the improvement of our public image. Each member of our Council agrees:

To be principled and fair in our responsibilities with government authorities, our clientele, and our fellow members.
To cooperate fully with the Council and its officers in all matters, including, but not limited to the investigation, censure, discipline or expulsion of members who by their conduct prejudice their professional standing.
To refrain from any misconduct which could lead or has ever led to a conviction for a crime involving fraud, dishonesty, or false statements or any crime of moral turpitude. This includes, but is not limited to, misleading conduct or practice with respect to client solicitation or in any proceeding before any government agency.
To report immediately in writing to the Ethics Committee of the Council any action of any member who, in the opinion of the reporting member, has violated any provision of the Code of Ethics.
To treat as confidential all information received from confidential sources unless use of such information is authorized.
To strive diligently to establish property valuations in an equitable manner in accordance with acceptable practices and standards.
To not pay or promise to pay any compensation or offer any current or future employment to any person performing a public duty as an inducement to perform or fail to perform any act to such public duty.

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Marvin Poer explains why the NCPT was developed.	Dennis Neilson on interacting with other groups.
Ernie Beren explains the ethics of solicitation.	Nicholas Muros on bribery and inducements to public officials.
Peter Smith on NCPT's effort to promote education and professionalism.	Ted Morford explains unethical practices of consultants.
Marvin Poer on the ethics of NCPT members.	Dennis Neilson explains NCPT's ethics in cooperation.
Peter Smith on the problems caused by unethical practices of tax consultants.	Ted Morford on NCPT's cooperation with other groups.
Phil Hoffman discusses the ethics of divulging information.	Phil Hoffman discusses the ethics of clients.

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