Article XIV: Code of Conduct
A.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. Governance Committee members are expected to
observe the highest standards of ethical conduct in the execution of their
responsibilities, to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect, and to refrain
from harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and physical or verbal abuse.
B. RESPONSIBILITY AND INTEGRITY. In the performance of their duties,
Governance Committee members are expected to carry out their duties to the
best of their abilities, and to maintain the highest standards of integrity for actions
with other Governance Committee members. Governance Committee members
shall put forth honest effort in the performance of their duties to advance the
Governance Committee purpose, exercising sufficient control and supervision
over matters for which they are individually responsible, and should not do
anything to bring the full Governance Committee or its members into disrepute.
C. MISUSE OF POSITION. Misuse of position is prohibited. Governance
Committee members must not use their position with the Governance Committee
for personal gain or for the benefit of family or friends.
D. WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE. Governance Committee members shall
disclose waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption in the operation of the
Governance Committee to appropriate authorities.
E. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Governance Committee members shall adhere to
laws and regulations that provide equal opportunity for all people regardless of
race, color, religion, gender, identity, national origin, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, age, or disability.
F. ANNUAL DECLARATION. Governance Committee members are to
annually receive a copy of the Code of Conduct, acknowledge receipt by
signing a form, and submit a copy of the signed form to the Governance
Committee Secretary.
G. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Whenever a member has a financial or personal
interest in any matter coming before the Governance Committee, the affected
person shall a) fully disclose the nature of the interest and b) withdraw from
discussion, lobbying, and voting on the matter. Any transaction or vote
involving a perceived, potential, or actual conflict of interest shall be approved
only when a majority of disinterested members determine that it is in the best
interest of the Governance Committee to do so.
H. NONDISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Governance Committee members shall
maintain appropriate confidentiality of the information and materials presented
and discussed during meetings. Materials produced by the Governance
Committee remain the property of the Governance Committee.
Signature: _____________________________
Date: _________________________________