HBA Fox Cities supports and will comply with all applicable federal and state antitrust laws, and will avoid engaging in activities that could result in noncompliance by an association member or employee.
HBA Fox Cities will not play any role in the competitive decisions among members or potential members, nor in any way restrict competition among members or potential members. Rather, HBA Fox Cities serves as a forum for a free and open discussion of diverse opinions without in any way attempting to encourage or sanction any particular business practice. Recognizing the particular sensitivity of trade association activities, the association and its members will follow the guidelines set forth below:
- Meetings of association members, boards or committees shall be held only for proper purposes.
- Association meetings shall adhere to an agenda circulated to those expected to be in attendance.
- Minutes of association meetings shall accurately report actions taken.
- No secret or impromptu meetings shall be held at any time.
- At association meetings, members will not discuss commission rates, commission splits, competitive procedures, or improper concerted activity among competitors or any other subject tending to affect the price or terms and conditions of sales produced by members.
- All association services shall be made available on a reasonable basis to all members, allowing that certain forms of participation may be available only to particular categories of membership and that those services shall be made available on a reasonable basis to all members within an eligible category.
- Certain association services/opportunities shall be made available on a reasonable basis to non-members, allowing that certain forms of participation may be available only to members. Non-HBA Fox Cities members may utilize HBA Fox Cities benefits and services at fees established specifically for non-members.
- Membership in the association shall be available to all who qualify according to the association’s bylaws and policies.
