Policies
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Code of Ethics for EEFC Board Members
Goal:
To establish a set of principles and practices of the Board of Directors (hereinafter “Board”) of the East European Folklife Center, Inc. (hereinafter “EEFC”) that will set parameters and provide guidance and direction for board conduct and decision-making.
Code:
Members of the EEFC Board are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the EEFC Board. As such, Board members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:
Accountability
- Faithfully abide by the EEFC’s Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and policies.
- Exercise reasonable care, good faith and due diligence in organizational affairs.
- Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, any and all information or facts which may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest.
- Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, any and all information or facts that would have significance in board decision-making.
- Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management to EEFC community members, the EEFC Board, and the nonprofit sector, and, where applicable, to government and funding bodies.
Professional Excellence
- Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity in all EEFC activities.
- Strive to uphold those practices and assist other members of the Board in upholding the highest standards of conduct.
Personal Gain
- Exercise the powers invested for the good of all EEFC community members rather than for his or her personal benefit.
Equal Opportunity
- Ensure the right of all EEFC community members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, color, religion, age, political affiliation, or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Confidential Information
- Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to Board service.
Collaboration and Cooperation
- Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the EEFC Board, committees and community, and formally register dissent as appropriate.
- Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among EEFC Board members and members of the EEFC community.
Approved by the Board of Directors of the East European Folklife Center, Inc. May 2006