Conduct Erhics - Gifts and hospitality

Question 1

What should be considered regarding gifts and hospitality?

Answer 1

Proportionality

Timing

Value.

Having a company register in place to record offers and where accepted.

Question 2

Can you give an example where you have been offered gifts?

Answer 2

At the post-contract project review. The structural timber supplier brought the project team a tape measure and pair of socks each.

Question 3

Does the RICS take a stance on gifts or hospitality?

Answer 3

Rule 1 - 1.2 - members and firms does not allow themselves to be influenced by others. (work referrals, gifts and hospitality/payments)

Question 4

How does your company manage Gifts/Hospitality?

Answer 4

• We are to exercise good judgement and consider that the benefits are reasonable in value, auditable, and appropriate to the occasion and the roles of those involved (especially public officials)
• Record the item and ensure senior management are included.

Question 5

When would you not accept a gidt/hospitality?

Answer 5

Never:

• Anything illegal, indecent, or offensive in any way
• Gambling
• Anything which could incite improper advantage or influence over a business relationship
• never request anything
• anything associated with conflicts of interest.