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Founded: 1847
Members: 78,000

Professional Code of Conduct

1. Introduction

The Institution of Mechanical Engineering as a learned body has three main functions: to promote the development of mechanical engineer, to govern the qualifications of its members, and to control their professional conduct. This leaflet, issued by the Professional Affairs Board of the Institution is concerned with the third of these functions and its surrounding circumstances. In this connection members are also referred to other relevant guides issued by the Institution, viz: Health & Safety at Work, Professional Engineers and Trade Unions (PAB 2/83) Guide for Consultancy and Product Liability.

2. Classes of Membership

Under By-Law 2, the membership is divided into Corporate Members, (those entitled to be heard and vote at annual, ordinary, and special meetings) and Non-Corporate Members (with no such privileges except...