{"content":[{"text":"DUE PROCESS","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.122605,"width":0.19003399999999998,"height":0.027688000000000004}},{"text":"Guideline for Ethical Complaints \n PPA/BRE (Bylaws Rules and Ethics Committee) stands ready to receive and investigate unethical \n behavior of PPA members. BRE facilitates the resolution of, but is not limited to, breakdowns in \n communication, contract disputes and product delivery.","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.167534,"width":0.777311,"height":0.07196200000000003}},{"text":"In deciding whether a complaint could or should be filed with PPA, a number of facts should be \n considered. Keep in mind that not all disagreements between parties are PPA Code of Ethics \n violations.","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.250343,"width":0.752489,"height":0.051122999999999974}},{"text":"Please read the following: \n The type of issues that BRE will consider: \n  Breach or non-fulfillment of contract \n  Deceptive business practices \n  Unethical, inappropriate and/or unprofessional behavior \n  Slander or libel","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.311209,"width":0.5003190000000001,"height":0.12317399999999995}},{"text":"These are types of issues that BRE will NOT consider: \n  Conflicts of personalities \n  Hearsay \n  Pricing issues \n  Issues under litigation or pending \n The perception of quality is subjective and may not be the basis of an ethics violation. PPA (BRE) \n cannot award monetary damages.","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.446139,"width":0.7731070000000001,"height":0.14372400000000002}},{"text":"Please understand that the complaint process involves thorough deliberation and takes time. \n Intent \n It is PPA's policy to support and uphold the highest professional imaging and ethical standards. This \n policy extends to each member and encompasses that member's dealings with the Association, its \n members, and competitors. This policy also encompasses each member's dealings with their vendors, \n suppliers, clientele and the public. (See Section 3. Code of Ethics in the Adopted Procedures). \n PPA is committed to upholding its reputation and that of its members by enforcing this policy against \n any member action, whether ethically, civilly or criminally questionable, that may portray the \n Association or its members in a negative way. \n The Due Process procedure may be followed regardless of Membership status. \n Procedure for Submitting a Claim \n Any individual or individuals can make an ethics complaint about a member. Complainants do not need \n to be PPA members. \n Complaints and all supporting information must be received electronically and will be accepted into the \n official record of the proceeding. When submitting a complaint, the complainant should first show \n physical evidence that they tried to come to a resolution with the Subject on their own. No action can be \n initiated until a properly submitted complaint is received.","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.60071,"width":0.823864,"height":0.32797299999999996}},{"text":"Adopted by the Board of Directors November, 1999 - Revised January, 2014","bbox":{"left":0.088235,"top":0.942542,"width":0.5529580000000001,"height":0.017279000000000044}},{"text":"Page 1","bbox":{"left":0.860196,"top":0.942542,"width":0.05159800000000003,"height":0.017279000000000044}}],"images_bbox":[{"left":0.088235,"top":0.022727,"width":0.30335,"height":0.071086}],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[{"left":0.088235,"top":0.022727,"width":0.30335,"height":0.071086}]}