Journalism Ethical - Graines de Changement

10. Every staff member is expected to read this code carefully andto think about how it might apply to his or her duties. A lackof familiarity with its provisions cannot excuse a violation;to the contrary, it makes it worse. The provisions presentedhere can offer only broad principles and some examples. Ourworld changes constantly, sometimes dramatically. No writtendocument could anticipate every possibility. Thus we expectstaff members to consult their supervisors and the associatemanaging editor for news administration or the deputyeditorial page editor if they have any doubts about anyparticular situation or opportunity covered by this code. Inmost cases an exchange of emails should suffice.1Introduction and Purpose11. Thus this code of ethics is not an exhaustive compilation of allsituations that may give rise to an actual or perceived conflict ofinterest. It does not exclude situations or issues giving rise to suchconflicts simply because they are not explicitly covered within thiscode, nor does the code or any of its particular provisions createan implied or express contract of employment with any individualto whom the code applies. The Times reserves the right tomodify and expand the code from time to time, as appropriate.12. The authority to interpret and apply this code is vested indepartment heads and ranking editors, most notably inthe associate managing editor for news administration andthe deputy editorial page editor. They may delegate that dutyto their ranking assistants, but they remain responsible fordecisions made in their name.Other Standards of Behavior13. In addition to this code, we observe the Newsroom IntegrityStatement, promulgated in 1999, which deals with such rudimentaryprofessional practices as the importance of checkingfacts, the exactness of quotations, the integrity of photographs andour distaste for anonymous sourcing. The statement is availablefrom the office of the associate managing editor for newsadministration or on the Newsroom home page under Policies.E T H I C A L J O U R N A L I S M5