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Although
engineers provide an important service to society when
they offer their technical expertise to civic, governmental,
and regulatory organizations, you should not participate
in any decision that directly affects your own business.
Furthermore, your professional affiliation should always
be fully disclosed so that it is clear to everyone why
you are not participating in a particular decision.
Clearly, some of those most qualified to make decisions
in a field are those with experience gained from working
in that field. That situation can easily translate into
a conflict of interest. Your experience puts you in an
excellent position to contribute to the development of
codes and standards, because you understand what's both
technically and economically feasible. However, it also
means that you might encounter a conflict between the
interests of the public and those of your employer. For
example, a less stringent regulatory environment makes
business easier for your employer, while there may be
undesirable effects on society due to the lack of standards.
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