IIA Code of Conduct for Activities

Overview

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. The IIA’s policy is to provide an environment that is free from sexual and other types of discriminatory harassment. We do not tolerate harassment in any form.

This Code of Conduct (“Code”) applies to all individuals at an activity or related social event. Anybody violating this Code may be sanctioned or expelled from the activity at the discretion of The IIA. This Code does not replace The IIA’s Code of Ethics, which applies to every member.

Any group of people working together must abide by certain rules of conduct based on honesty, good taste, fair play, and safety. This is essential if everyone is to work together efficiently. The following are examples of some, but not necessarily all, types of misconduct.

• Harassing, discriminating, or retaliating against anyone, including:
  • Verbal comments
  • Sexual images in public spaces
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Harassing photography or recording
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other activities
  • Inappropriate physical contact
  • Unwelcome sexual attention
• Acts of dishonesty
• Engaging in any act of violence or damaging IIA property or the property of others
• Possession of weapons of any kind while participating in IIA activities
• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior

Prohibition of Sexual Harassment

The IIA prohibits sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature when:

1. Submission to such conduct is made as an implicit condition of contractual engagement;
2. It is used as a basis for decisions affecting the individual who submits or rejects such conduct;
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s performance; or
4. Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, or offensive work environment.

Although it is not possible to list all circumstances that would constitute sexual harassment, the following are some examples:

• Unwelcome sexual advances, whether or not they involve physical touching
• Requests for sexual favors in exchange for contracts, gifts, or other benefits
• Use of sexual epithets, jokes, or references to sexual conduct
• Sexually oriented comments on an individual’s body or activity
• Displaying sexually suggestive objects or images
• Unwelcome leering, whistling, or suggestive gestures
• Inquiries into or discussion of one’s sexual experiences or activities

Prohibition of Other Types of Discriminatory Harassment

It is against IIA policy to engage in verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, or other protected categories (or that of their relatives, friends, or associates).

The following conduct may constitute discriminatory harassment:

• Epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, jokes, or hostile acts related to protected characteristics
• Written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual or group and is circulated during an IIA activity, including electronically or via social media

Reporting of Harassment

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Individuals who observe, learn of, or are subjected to harassment should report the incident immediately. Reports can be made personally or anonymously. All reports will be fully investigated, and necessary actions will be taken.

Personal Report

You can make a personal report online at www.clearviewconnects.com, by calling 1-844-718-3909, or by contacting a staff member.

Anonymous Report

You can make an anonymous report online at www.clearviewconnects.com or by calling 1-844-718-3909. The IIA partners with ClearView Strategic Partners to ensure anonymity and confidentiality.

Enforcement

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. The IIA retains the right to take any action necessary to maintain a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes issuing warnings, expulsion from the activity with no refund, or exclusion from future activities.

This Code applies to all activities and related social events.