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Code of Ethics

REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN / REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON

Paix – Travail – Patrie / Peace – Work – Fatherland

NATIONAL ORDER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS / NATIONAL ORDER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

ORDER No. 000025 /MINMEE OF MAY 15, 2002 APPROVING THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE NATIONAL ORDER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

THE MINISTER OF MINES, WATER AND ENERGY,

CONSIDERING the Constitution;

CONSIDERING Law No. 2000/014 of December 19, 2000, on the organization and practice of the profession of Electrical Engineering;

CONSIDERING Decree No. 97/205 of December 7, 1997, on the organization of the Government, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 2001/102 of April 27, 2001;

CONSIDERING Decree No. 96/227 of October 1, 1996, on the organization of the Ministry of Mines, Water and Energy;

Considering the request from the Coordinator of the AD-HOC Committee of the General Assembly of the National Order of Electrical Engineering Engineers dated April 12, 2002;

DECIDES:

ARTICLE 1: The Code of Ethics of the National Order of Electrical Engineering Engineers, adopted by the AD-HOC Committee of the General Assembly of said Order at its session on May 5, 2002, is approved in accordance with the provisions of Articles 11 and 20, paragraph 2 of Law No. 2000/014 of December 19, 2000, on the organization and practice of the Electrical Engineering profession.

ARTICLE 2: Any modification to this Code of Ethics of the National Order of Electrical Engineering Engineers will be made by decree following the same procedure and on the proposal of the Order.

ARTICLE 3: This decree will be registered, published following the emergency procedure, in the Official Journal in English and French.

Yaoundé, May 15, 2002

The Minister of Mines, Water, and Energy

(Electronically signed / Stamped)

Dr. Jacques Yves MBELLE NDOE

CODE OF ETHICS OF THE NATIONAL ORDER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

CHAPTER ONE: GENERALITIES

Article One: This document, signed in accordance with Article 14 of Law No. 2000/014 of December 19, 2000, organizing and setting the conditions for practicing the profession of Electrical Engineer, defines the mission and the Code of Ethics of this profession.

CHAPTER II: GENERAL MISSION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Article 2:

Upon registration on the roster of the Order of Electrical Engineers, the applicant takes an oath before the Council of the Order and commits, on the one hand, to comply with all the provisions of this Code of Ethics as well as any other professional regulations according to the rules of the trade. The oath protocol is presented in Annex I of this Code. The Order may authorize an Electrical Engineer, based on the scientific and professional training they have demonstrated, to practice the profession in one or more areas of specialty listed in Annex II of this Code. The Electrical Engineer acts as project owner, project owner's delegate, project manager, or project manager's delegate. Under supervision and within a... (continuation of text according to the mission agreement).

CHAPTER III: GENERAL DUTIES AND INSURANCE

Article 4: PROFESSIONAL RISK INSURANCE

In accordance with Article 15 of Law No. 2000/014 of December 19, 2000, at the beginning of each year, the Electrical Engineer or a non-commercial company of Engineers practicing the profession privately presents a certificate of professional risk insurance, as well as the receipt of payment for the related amount. The insurance company must be clearly defined, recognized, and approved by the CIMA Code (Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets).

The insured and specified items correspond to the revenue and cost of the systems for which the engineer's expertise may be requested. The technical opinion will be provided at the request of the project manager concerned, who will choose one or more experts from the list of certified and sworn Electrical Engineering engineers in the relevant specialty. It is the responsibility of the accused to verify compliance with the provisions of the National Order of Electrical Engineers.

In the event of damage reported by a client, the council will appoint an AD-HOC committee to assess its severity.

Article 5: The National Order of Electrical Engineers develops and promotes among its members a framework of professional ethics and moral integrity, efficiency, excellence, and open collaboration.

To this end, each Electrical Engineering Engineer is required to:

  • submit an activity report to the Professional Council;
  • adhere to the principles of fair competition by applying the pricing and rates established by the Council and abstaining from unfair practices toward colleagues;
  • offer technical assistance to colleagues upon request and under the supervision of the Council within their scientific and professional area of expertise;
  • fund and support the professional training of newly graduated electrical engineers and facilitate their integration;
  • update their knowledge every two (2) years through short courses, seminars, publications, and scientific conferences organized or recognized by the Council.
  • Moreover, when he is called upon to replace a failing colleague or a member who has broken off with their client, he informs both the member and the Order. In the event of the colleague's death, he is required to protect the interests of the deceased's rightful heir in all actions taken or to be taken, provided that these interests do not conflict with those of the client.

CHAPTER IV: DUTIES OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TOWARDS HIS CLIENTS

Article 6:

In accordance with the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of Law No. 2000/014 of December 19, 2000, organizing and setting out the terms of practice for the profession of Electrical Engineer, it is up to the engineer to prepare the design of construction systems and ensure their proper execution as much as the mission assigned to him by the client provides;

In addition, he especially assists the client in drafting the contract, in designing the work, and signs the related reports;

The Electrical Engineer who studies, prepares, and evaluates the cost of the work or who carries out a construction project of a system is required to approve it.

Article 7: The Electrical Engineer has the obligation to maintain professional secrecy under the conditions specified in Article 310 of the Penal Code.

Article 8:

The Electrical Engineer does not have the right to involve his colleagues or any other person in the profession in carrying out all or part of the assignment given to him without the approval of his client. However, this approval does not relieve him of his individual responsibilities, unless otherwise agreed in a contract;

When appointed by a court to act as an expert or as an arbitrator in a case involving their clients or in a case where they have given their opinion, the Electrical Engineer is required to decline this request due to a conflict of interest.

Article 9: In accordance with the provisions of Articles 50, 51, and 52 of Law No. 2000/014 on the organization and practice of the profession of Electrical Engineer, any dispute between the Electrical Engineer and their client regarding the execution of the contract will first be referred to the Order Council for reconciliation. If the two parties do not reach a satisfactory conclusion, the dissatisfied party may take the matter to the competent court.

Article 10: Fees for services provided by Electrical Engineers are calculated according to the rates set by the Order Council.

CHAPTER V: DUTIES OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ENGINEER TOWARDS COMPANIES AND SUPPLIERS

Article 11: The role of an Electrical Engineering Engineer in a construction project is incompatible with that of a contractor or supplier of equipment or objects used in the same construction project.

Article 12: The Electrical Engineering Engineer provides the contractor with all the necessary information for the proper execution of the project in accordance with the specifications;

They ensure the necessary coordination between the various companies.

As the supervisor of the work, they are responsible for the site of these works.

Article 13: To preserve their independence, the Electrical Engineering Engineer must under no circumstances accept financial or material benefits from contractors and suppliers.

CHAPTER VI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Article 14: This Code of Conduct will be registered, distributed, and published in the Official Journal in English and French.

Yaoundé, May 15, 2002

The Minister of Mines, Water, and Energy

(Electronically signed / Stamped)

Dr. Jacques Yves MBELLE NDOE