Code of Conduct

Members of the Society are expected to:

• Conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect distinction on the Society.
• Support and/or contribute to the activities of the Society.
• Refrain from making exaggerated or unwarranted claims and statements, but rather seek to make informed judgements based on sound scientific principles.
• Respect all agreements on confidentiality that have been entered into.
• Comply with national and international law.
• Refrain from engaging in activities generally recognised as being detrimental to, or incompatible with, the welfare of the general public.
• Have due regard to the need to protect the environment, human rights, and to ensure efficient use of natural resources.
• Act in accordance with the Society's commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Use the name of the Society only when duly authorised.

Fellows, Chartered Meteorologists and Registered Meteorologists of the Society are expected to:

• Conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect distinction on their profession and the Society.
• Support and/or contribute to the activities of the Society.
• Endeavour to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments, and strive to improve their meteorological knowledge and competencies.
• Be prepared to pass on their knowledge to colleagues, collaborators and the general public, where confidentiality and commercial constraints allow.
• Whenever possible, publish and present their knowledge, and not knowingly take credit for work done by others, and give recognition to the work of others as appropriate.
• Where appropriate, deliver high-quality of services, respecting contractual agreements and refer requests for services which are beyond their professional capabilities to those properly qualified.
• Refrain from making exaggerated or unwarranted claims and statements, but rather seek to make informed judgements based on sound scientific principles.
• Respect all agreements on confidentiality that have been entered into.
• Comply with national and international law.
• Refrain from engaging in activities generally recognised as being detrimental to, or incompatible with, the welfare of the general public.
• Have due regard to the need to protect the environment, human rights, and to ensure efficient use of natural resources.
• Act in accordance with the Society's commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Use the name of the Society only when duly authorised.

Publication and application of the Code of Conduct is described in the Society’s Charter and By-Laws. The Code of Conduct itself is an appendix to our Standing Orders.