Constitution, Bylaws and Codes of Ethics

IIABC Bylaws

IIABC 2016 Revised Bylaws

In response to the changes in the Societies Act in British Columbia, the IIABC was required to review and upgrade our bylaws to be in compliance with the new legislation. A new draft of the Bylaws was prepared and submitted to the Board of Directors for review. The IIABC also forwarded the proposed bylaws to an expert on the Societies Act for an external review. It was completed and the proposed bylaw changes were sent out in a voting package to the membership in the fall of 2016.

The Bylaw changes were discussed and voted on at the Annual General Meeting in 2016. Member proxy votes and AGM votes were tallied with a unanimous vote in favour of all bylaw changes.

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The IIABC is very proud of the high standards our members are asked to uphold. It is the IIABC's high standards and code of ethics that earn our members such respect in the irrigation industry throughout BC. See why below...

Certified Irrigation Contractor - Code of Ethics

73. A Certified Irrigation Contractor is expected to subscribe to the following code of ethics:

1. Uphold the objectives and by-laws of the society and the integrity of the society;
2. Promote water, soil and energy conservation practices through efficient and cost effective irrigation system design, installation and management;
3. To subscribe to fair, honest and ethical business practices, including legitimate representation of personal capabilities and experience;
4. Continually seek to gain respect and recognition for the irrigation industry and preserve the integrity of the Certified Irrigation Contractor program;
5. Follow responsible irrigation installation procedures and the society’s installation practices where they have been established;
6. Follow the society’s standards and guidelines where possible with regard to the design and operation of irrigation systems. Where standards or guidelines have not been established, responsible procedures shall be adhered to;
7. Follow ethical business practices in all contractual and warranty obligations.

74. A Certified Irrigation Contractor that is in good standing with the society will be entitled to use the name “Certified Irrigation Contractor” or the initials CIC on all professional papers and advertising to the public.

75. A Certified Irrigation Contractor may be decertified for any of the following reasons:

1. Ceasing to be a member of the society or an employee of a member of the society;
2. Failure to pay the annual fee if one has been established;
3. Failure to subscribe to the Certified Irrigation Contractor code of ethics.

Certified Irrigation Designer - Code of Ethics

64. A Certified Irrigation Designer is expected to subscribe to the following code of ethics:

1. Uphold the objective and By-laws of the Society and the Integrity of the Society;
2. Promote water, soil and energy conservation practices through the development of cost effective and efficient irrigation system designs;
3. To legitimately present personal capabilities and experience in all business practices.
4. Follow the Society’s standards and guidelines where possible with regard to the design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. When standards or guidelines have not been established, responsible procedures shall be adhered to;
5. Preserve the integrity of the certification program by using the designer seal in a professional manner;
6. Use ethical business practices in all contractual obligations.

65. A Certified Irrigation Designer that is in good standing with the society will be entitled to use the name “Certified Irrigation Designer” or the initials CID on all professional papers and advertising to the public.

66. A Certified Irrigation Designer may be decertified for any one of the following reasons:

1. Ceasing to be a member of the Society or an employee of a member of the Society;
2. Failure to pay the annual certification fee if one has been established;
3. Failure to subscribe to the Certified Irrigation Designer code of ethics.

Certified Irrigation Technician - Code of Ethics

78. A Certified Irrigation Technician is expected to subscribe to the following code of ethics:

1. Uphold the objectives and by-laws of the society and the integrity of the society;
2. Promote water, soil and energy conservation practices through efficient and cost effective irrigation system design, installation and management;
3. To subscribe to fair, honest and ethical business practices, including legitimate representation of personal capabilities and experience;
4. Continually seek to gain respect and recognition for the irrigation industry and preserve the integrity of the Certified Irrigation Contractor program;
5. Follow responsible irrigation installation procedures and the society’s installation practices where they have been established;
6. Follow the society’s standards and guidelines where possible with regard to the design and operation of irrigation systems. Where standards or guidelines have not been established, responsible procedures shall be adhered to;
7. Follow ethical business practices in all contractual and warranty obligations.

79. A Certified Irrigation Technician that is in good standing with the IIABC or an organization or society that is recognized as an affiliate to the IIABC will be entitled to use the name “Certified Irrigation Technician” or the initials “CIT” on all professional papers and advertising to the public.

80. A Certified Irrigation Technician may be decertified for any of the following reasons:

1. Ceasing to be a member of the society or an employee of a member of the society;
2. Ceasing to be a member of an organization or society that is affiliated with the IIABC Certified Irrigation Technician Program;
3. Failure to pay the annual fee if one has been established;
4. Failure to subscribe to the Certified Irrigation Technician code of ethics.