To enhance professional competence, advance economic development
as a profession, and contribute to Canada's well-being (Focus on
Our Future - 1989-1993).
The Economic Developers Association of Canada
(EDAC) is Canada's national organization of Economic Developers
pursuing excellence in the field since 1968. The Association's mission
is to enhance the professional competence of Economic Development
officers and ensure placement of qualified people in the field of
Economic Development; to advance Economic Development as a distinct,
recognized, and self-governing profession; and to contribute to
Canada's economic well-being. EDAC is an eager partner with municipalities
nation wide. The following illustrates how EDAC can assist municipalities
in Economic Development:
Professional Development
Professional Standards - Ec.D. designation
Educational Seminars
Diploma Courses in Economic Development
National network for techniques, strategies
and case studies
Economic Development practitioners are dedicated
to providing competent and ethical service to the communities they
serve in the field of economic and community development. They strive
to provide accurate and reliable information to the business community.
They are committed to the economic, social and environmental well
being of the community by the promotion of development initiatives
in keeping with these principles.
EDAC members are dedicated to the promotion of
high professional and ethical standards in all their activities
as Economic Development professionals. In striving to obtain the
ideals of high professional ethical standards EDAC members obligate
themselves to the following principles.
A member will carry out all activities in a
manner which will maintain the good reputation of the profession
and it's ability to serve the public interest.
A member will ensure that the level of professional
services they provide is competent and in keeping with the high
level of standards set out by the Association by continuing study
of the Profession's developments and innovations.The member will
endeavour to perfect themselves in their chosen occupation to
the best of their ability as an opportunity to serve our collective
society.
A member will maintain the spirit of fairness
in competition and help eradicate all forms of deception that
violate that spirit.
A member will hold themselves free of any interest,
influence or relationship in respect to any professional activity
when dealing with clients which could impair professional judgement
or objectivity or which in The reasonable view of the observer,
has that effect.
A member has the duty to keep in confidence
the affairs of any client, colleague or organization and shall
not disclose confidential information obtained in the course of
professional activities. Nor shall a member in any way exploit
information obtained in the course of duties to their own advantage.
A member shall conduct their activities on
a high ethical plane so that others emulating by example will
help to raise the standards of conduct in industrial, business
and economic and community development.
A member will endeavour to continuously raise
the standards of the profession by conducting and sharing research
developments and methodology.
A member shall treat all other members with
respect and consideration due between professional colleagues.
A member has the responsibility to exemplify
good citizenship in appreciation of the fact that the strength
of the nation depends upon the calibre of it's individual citizens.
members will abide by the principles laid out in the "Code of
Ethics" for the association, and will comply to all By-Laws, regulations,
resolutions, and rules of professional conduct of the Association.
