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Chapter 15 Disclosure of
Information
15.1 Publication or Dissemination of
Information.
It is clearly inappropriate for members to disseminate any
information regarding a complaint (including the existence of a complaint) to
any member of the public or to any ITAA member who is not directly involved in
the processing of the particular complaint under consideration.
The procedures allow the ITAA Ethics Committee, at their
discretion, and during the process before the final disposition, to manage the
information, decide who is to be informed and/or consulted in the process of
dealing with complaints.
When the case is completed it is the ITAA Executive
Committee on the recommendation of the ITAA Ethics Committee who publish to
ITAA members information regarding the final disposition of an ethics
complaint.
15.2 Questions about Disclosure
When ITAA officers, staff, and members have questions about
whether information may properly be disclosed, these should be referred to the
ITAA Ethics Committee chairpersons.
15.3 Disclosures by an investigator or an Investigating
Subcommittee
Whenever the Ethics Committee appoints an investigator or
subcommittee to investigate a case, either may disclose such information as is
necessary to pursue its investigation. The ITAA investigator or ITAA
investigating subcommittee shall not consult with anyone not specified in the
Ethics Committee instructions without receiving additional instructions from
the Ethics Committee chair and legal counsel for the Association.
15.4 Disclosure to the Complainant
The Ethics Committee shall disclose to the complainant the
disposition of a particular case, as it affects them. ITAA does not reveal
internal discipline of the respondent to the complainant unless the hearing
board chairperson and Ethics Committee chairperson rules otherwise.
15.5 Termination of Membership
Whenever an ITAA Ethics Committee recommendation for
termination of membership becomes final, the ITAA Executive Committee shall
publicize the fact to the Association membership. Publication will include
notices both in The Script and with the annual membership dues statement, and
will state the member's full name, any earned degree, his or her geographical
location, and the violation of the section of the Code of Ethics proven.
Notification of a member's termination shall be provided to other relevant
professional associations and state regulatory bodies.
15.6 Publication of Other Sanctions.
Publication of sanctions other than termination, including
notifications of relevant professional associations and state regulatory
bodies, may be directed by the Ethics Committee, within its sole discretion, in
whatever manner and to whatever extent the Committee deems appropriate.
15.7 Inquiries from State Regulatory Agencies and
Professional Organizations
It is the policy of the ITAA Ethics Committee to cooperate
with the state regulatory agencies, other professional organizations, or any
other institution or organization which has disciplinary control over the
member or former member, when they inquire about any disciplinary action taken
against a member or former member for violation of the Code of Ethics. If the
member or former member has never been found to have violated the Code of
Ethics, the state regulatory agency or professional association will be so
informed. In cases where the member or former member has been found to have
violated the Code of Ethics, and when such an inquiry is received, the
following procedures will be followed:
15.7.1 Notification of the Member
The member or former member will be notified in writing that
such a request has been received and that the ITAA intends to comply by a
specific date.
15.7.2 Content of Response to the Inquiry
The inquiry will be answered with a report from the Ethics
Committee chair. The report will include the following
- The principle(s) / subprincipal (s) of the Code of Ethics
that were violated;
- A brief statement regarding the nature of the offence;
- The disciplinary action taken, if any; and
- The date of the event and/or finding.
A copy of the report will be sent to the member or former
member.
Disclosures to ITAA Awards Committees
and/or the T&C Council.
15.8 Reports to the T&C Council regarding Certified
Members, Supervisors or Teachers of Transactional Analysis.
When an ITAA member has been found to be in violation of the
Code of Ethics, and after action, if any, the Ethics Committee will submit a
brief report on this violation to the T&C Council. The report will state
the section/s of the Code of Ethics violated, a brief statement regarding the
nature of the offence, the disciplinary action taken, and the date of the
Committee's finding.
15.9 Reports to the ITAA Awards Committees and the ITAA
Elections Committee
If a person has been found in violation of the Code of
Ethics, the Ethics Committee will make a report to the ITAA Awards Committee
when the member is a nominee for an honour, or to the Elections Committee when
the member is a nominee for office, provided that the person has signed an
appropriate waiver at the request of the Award committee or the Elections
Committee. The report of the Ethics Committee will statethe section/s of the
Code of Ethics violated or alleged to have been violated, a brief statement
regarding the nature of the offence, the disciplinary action taken, if any, and
the date of the event and/or finding.
15.10 Disclosures Required by Law
The ITAA may disclose such information when compelled by a
validly issued subpoena, or when otherwise required by law.
15.11 Disclosure to ITAA Board of Trustees
The ITAA Ethics Committee chairpersons will inform the
president who will inform the ITAA Board of Trustees of any disciplinary action
taken against a member for violating the ITAA Code of Ethics.
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