The ASA Code of Conduct outlines the Society’s expectations for behaviour and conduct of all participants at ASA endorsed meetings or activities, and ASA members at all astronomical meetings or activities.

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The ASA Guidelines on Conflict of Interest provide general CoI guidelines and is intended to be read in conjunction with the Statement of Ethics.

The ASA Ethics and Conduct Committee (ECC) has been established to oversee the investigation of any complaints of unethical behaviour or misconduct according to policies and procedures described in this document.

• The ASA Ethics and Conduct Committee (ECC) operates under these Terms of Reference.Current membership of the ECC is:
  • ASA Vice President (Chair)
  • ASA President
  • IDEA Chapter Chair
  • Sarah Maddison
  • Rachel Webster
  • Simon Ellingson

As far as possible, individuals having a complaint about a violation of ASA ethical or conduct standards should seek to resolve the issue informally at first. If that is unsuccssful, a formal complaint may be made via the Complaint Form. A complaint may be filed by:

• Any attendee of an ASA-organised, -sponsored or -supported meeting, or event who experiences or witnesses another attendee potentially violating ASA ethical or conduct standards,
• Any attendee of any astronomical event who witnesses an ASA member potentially violating ASA ethical or conduct standards,
• Any contributor or user of ASA publications who identifies behaviour potentially violating ASA ethical or conduct standards.

Investigation of any complaints will be undertaken by the ASA Ethics and Conduct Committee (ECC).