ASTSA Student Manual

3 Code of Conduct The professional conduct of individuals serving the Association of Surgical Technologists Student Association (ASTSA) as an elected Student Representative shall reflect the highest standards. The professional code of conduct requires that elected positions shall:  Refrain from any behavior that would be determined by the AST Board of Directors to be discriminatory, harassing, or unprofessional to include verbal or written personal statements regarding fellow members.  Maintain confidentiality of ASTSA business.  Provide just and equitable treatment to all ASTSA members in terms of professional rights and responsibilities.  Not use the ASTSA or one’s position in the ASTSA for private gain.  Honestly represent ASTSA; shall refrain from expressing personal opinions that are contradictory to ASTSA positions.  Follow this Code of Conduct and report without hesitation to the AST Board of Directors any fellow member who violates this code. The AST Board of Directors has the authority to determine violations of this Code of Conduct and the decision authority on action to be pursued. ASTSA Student Representative Duties The ASTSA is comprised of four Student Representatives who are elected at the ASTSA Forum at the AST Annual National Conference by student members and will serve a term of one year. General Duties:  Shall follow duties as described in the ASTSA Student Representative Manual.  Be responsible for the safekeeping of all official documents of ASTSA including minutes and correspondence.  Work as a team planning the ASTSA Forum.  Lead and run the ASTSA Forum at the AST Annual National Conference.  Student Representative designated to take meeting minutes will provide the minutes within 7 days of the meeting to the AST Board Liaison and Student Representatives. Personal Duties:  Conduct oneself in accordance with the position held so as to reflect prestige upon the ASTSA.  Maintain correspondence in an organized manner.  Respond in a timely manner to communications from fellow Student Representatives and national headquarters.  Accept and complete assignments as made by AST. Outgoing Representatives:  The term of office expires immediately upon election of the replacement representatives.  All business that is still pending should be completed before the AST Annual National Conference ends.