Protection of the professional and economic interests of members through the maintenance of consensus among members, promotion of professional training and further education, public relations, promotion of interest balancing among members, statements on professional, economic and political issues, representation of association and member interests vis-à-vis the public, authorities, suppliers and third parties in general, general consulting, in particular in legal, technical and economic matters, cooperation with other associations and organizations, regulation of wage and employment conditions, regulation of reporting and accounting systems, promotion of loyal behavior in the market and promotion of contact and exchange of experience among members.