How to Join the BICSI Ethics Committee

The BICSI Ethics Committee develops and administers standards of conduct and ethics that reinforce accountability and professional value across the BICSI community.

Support Professional Integrity at BICSI

Committee members contribute to the development and administration of these standards, participate in committee meetings, support the committee’s ongoing responsibilities, and take part in the investigation of ethics complaints.

Because this work may involve confidential and sensitive matters, Ethics Committee membership requires a meaningful commitment of time, professional judgment, discretion, and service.

How to Apply

BICSI members interested in joining the Ethics Committee must complete the following steps:

  • Submit a personal commitment letter, resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and summary of industry knowledge (e.g., bulleted list of experience such as RCDD, Installer, Technician, Expert Witness, Electrical Engineer, IT Engineer).

  • Submit a letter written on company letterhead, signed by the applicant’s manager(s) acknowledging the company/corporate commitment to support the applicant for a minimum period of two years. In lieu of a company letter, a personal letter of responsibility will be accepted. The letter must acknowledge that the applicant will sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) and cannot disclose Ethics Committee discussions to their employer.

  • Be interviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee Chair.

  • Sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA).

  • To serve on the BICSI Ethics Committee, members must meet the following requirements and expectations:

    • Be a BICSI member, in good standing, for a period of no less than five (5) years and hold a BICSI credential.
    • Committee members must agree to a two-year minimum commitment. Conference expenses will be the applicant’s responsibility either personally or with the support of their employer.
    • Committee members are required to attend a minimum of one conference meeting each year. BICSI Winter is the permanent meeting location for the Ethics Committee. Other conference committee meetings are scheduled as activity dictates.
    • Committee members may miss no more than two (2) consecutive conference meetings.
    • Committee members should expect to perform committee work on personal time as required.
    • Committee members are expected to attend several (6 to 10) telephone conference calls per year (5 to 10 hours per year).
    • Members of the committee cannot be active members of BICSI’s Board of Directors.
    • Pass a criminal background investigation.
    • Non-voting, restricted members are appointed by the Committee Chair based on committee needs.
    • Committee members serve at the discretion of the Ethics Committee Chair.
    • No more than 25% of the Ethics Committee’s maximum 16 voting members may come from any one other BICSI committee.

Committee Diversity

The Ethics Committee seeks a membership that reflects the breadth of the BICSI community.

The committee strives for representation across geographic regions, countries, ethnic backgrounds, and genders, with the goal of maintaining a committee composition that reflects the diversity of BICSI’s broader membership.

BICSI’s volunteer program allows members to express interest in serving on a committee. The Ethics Committee reviews volunteer submissions and acknowledges members who indicate an interest in participating.

Interested in Serving?

Joining the Ethics Committee gives BICSI members an opportunity to apply their professional experience in support of integrity, accountability, and responsible professional conduct across the BICSI community.Review the requirements above and submit your interest through the BICSI volunteer program to begin the process.
BICSI Volunteer Form
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