To ensure that the reputation and trademarks of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ receive the utmost protection, the Board has developed the following guidelines. All ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥-branded service units that involve third parties through such arrangements as partnerships, joint ventures, or licensing agreements shall comply with these guidelines.
- The services offered by ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥-branded service units must relate to the Association's mission and its members' professions.
- The Association shall, through appropriate member involvement, develop and impose high quality standards on ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥-branded service units.
- The Association shall assess the membership's views and conduct business and legal due diligence prior to, and periodically after, launching an ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥-branded service unit.
- The President shall appoint an advisory panel of voting members to review such ventures involving ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ branded service units.
- The Association shall develop a communication plan to keep the membership informed of the activities of ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥-branded service units.
M/S/P [Peterson/Roof. 10/0] March, 2004