Members shall, at all times, conduct themselves and their professional activities in conformance with the laws of the land.

Members shall keep the concerns of their clients foremost in mind in the conduct of their business, consistent with the objectives of their employers.

Members shall continuously work to improve their knowledge and skills to the benefit of their clients, themselves, NACE and the organization they represent.

Members will have sympathetic understanding of the problems of fellow members. This understanding is a unifying and strengthening force.

Members shall transact all business on behalf of the association in accordance with the bylaws, policies and procedures manual, laws of the land and this code of ethics.

Members shall not engage in activities harmful to the purpose of NACE, nor use their position in the association to exploit personal views.

Members shall devote themselves to giving of their time and talent to the communities in which the live, work and play, without regard to rewards therefrom.

Members shall encourage promising persons to enter the profession of catering and to grow therein to become the best in their chosen profession.