Code of Conduct for Hearing Officers

June 6, 2000CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HEARING OFFICERS(ANNEX A OF THE REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE 2000)Honorable, competent and independent Hearing Officers in the Securities and Exchange Commission exist to administer justice and thus promote the unity of the country, the stability of government, and the well-being of the people. IASEcaCanon 1A Hearing Officer shall uphold the integrity of his office and help promote the independence of the Commission.Rule 1-1. A Hearing Officer shall adhere to maintain and enforce high standards of conduct, and shall personally observe those standards so that the integrity and independence of his office will be preserved.The provisions of this Code are to be construed and applied further to this objective. Canon 2A Hearing Officer shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of his activities.Rule 2-1. A Hearing Officer shall respect and comply with the law and shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the Commission.Rule 2-2. He should not allow family, social, political, or other relationships to...