Common use of Professional or Trade Associations Clause in Contracts

Professional or Trade Associations. Certain HII employees participate either personally or as HII representatives in various government advisory committees or civic, professional, technical, or industry associations that exist for legitimate, socially beneficial purposes. When representatives of competitors attend meetings of these groups-no matter how formal or informal the meetings may be-HII employees must take special care to avoid making statements or engaging in conduct proscribed by this Policy. Should employees have any doubt concerning the propriety of any matters under discussion at such meetings, they must immediately disassociate themselves from the discussion and, if necessary, leave the meeting. It is important in these situations not only to comply with this Policy, but also to avoid situations which raise suspicions of law violations in the minds of hostile, prejudiced third parties. Problems arising from meetings of this type should be reported promptly to the Law Department.