Article I. Purpose and General Provisions

The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to serve as a guide for the conduct of PACE members. This Code shall be appended to the final Bylaws of the organization. Nothing in this Code shall be construed as encouraging, condoning, or otherwise inciting unethical, unfair, or illegal conduct. A copy of this Code shall be made available to members on the PACE World Wide Web site, at PACE headquarters in Washington, D.C. and at each authorized branch office.

Article II. Conduct of PACE Members

PACE members, including members of the Board of Directors, are bound by their respective rules of professional conduct, or are otherwise required to conduct their relations with the public and other PACE members in an honest, ethical and nonconfrontational manner. In particular, all activities constituting unfair business practices shall be avoided by individual members. Public statements or publications of PACE members do not represent the views of PACE without authorization of the Board of Directors. When necessary, the Board of Directors shall meet to decide whether to terminate membership rights for violation of this Code of Ethics.

Article III. Conflicts of Interest

PACE is a voluntary public-interest organization established to promote the exchange of views and information on China's environment and conduct education and training with the goal of enhancing China's environmental protection efforts. In so doing, it is necessary that PACE avoid conflicts of interest by refraining from promoting individual members or their institutions in dealings with the Chinese government or resolving disputes between individual members, between members' affiliate institutions, or between members and their affiliate institutions and the Chinese government.

Article IV. Resolution of Disputes Between PACE and PACE Members

The PACE Board of Directors shall, as appropriate, endeavor to resolve disputes between the PACE Board of Directors and individual PACE members within the limits prescribed in Article III of this Code. In so doing, the PACE Board of Directors may designate neutral individuals from outside the PACE Board of Directors and membership body to assist with the resolution of a particular dispute.

Article V. Confidentiality

The confidentiality of secret or otherwise sensitive information received in the conduct of PACE-related activities shall be maintained.

Article VI. Amendment of the Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics may be amended by a simple majority vote of the Board of Directors.