BUSINESS CONDUCT
MEMBER BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITMENT
The Members will be required to respect the highest standards of business practices
- Members will make every effort to comply with the laws of North Macedonia
- Members will avoid knowingly assisting any third party in violating any law of North Macedonia
- Members will not knowingly pay or receive bribes or participate in any fraudulent or corrupt practices
- Members will endeavor to honor their contractual obligations and commitments
- Members will abide by the rules of fair competition
- Members will treat other members with fairness, respect and good intentions
- Members shall arrive at a consensus position prior to addressing government officials on a specific issue
- Members will be transparent in communicating AmCham positions to government officials
- Members will not attempt to influence government officials through the exchange of gifts, money, or information
AMCHAM BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITMENT
The Chamber will apply the same high standards in its relations with non-members
- Respond promptly and fully to member requests and inquiries
- Deliver, products, services, and payments as promised and in a timely fashion
- Represent collective members interests when deemed appropriate
- Reject and actively discourage any form of bribery or favoritism in the conduct of business
The Chamber shall engage in fair business practices
- Refrain from providing false or misleading information
- Honestly represent itself in negotiations
- Uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law in developing and fulfilling all contract arrangements
- Neither accept nor offer any form of bribery or improper use of personal relations in conducting its business
The Chamber shall provide the safe and harmonious working environment
- Guarantee fair treatment of all employees based on performance, regardless of race, color, nationality, gender, creed, sexual orientation or political viewpoint
- Provide a safe and healthy environment in the workplace, including reasonable protection from physical hazards as well as from any behavior which may qualify as harassment
- Inform and regularly update employees on company policies and procedures
- Educate, train, or certify employees, as needed, in skills specific to the duties and responsibilities of the position
- Assist in career planning and development
- Tolerate no management or employee embezzlement or profiteering
The Chamber shall respect local laws and regulations
- The Chamber will make every effort to comply with the laws of North Macedonia
- Refrain from attempting to influence any interests through the exchange of gifts, money, or information; or engaging in any other activity that may be construed as corrupt or in violation of the letter and/or spirit of North Macedonia law
- Recognize the scope and boundaries distinguishing the public and private sectors by remaining privately funded, clearly defining Chamber positions, and transparently conducting activities supporting those positions, and refraining from asking for special treatment based on improper use of personal relations while conducting professional activities
The Chamber shall play an active role in the community and demonstrate corporate social responsibilityÂ
- Act responsibly and demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of the community through the promotion of educational, health, cultural, environmental and other initiativesÂ