3.01.10 – Director Code of Conduct

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Intent

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The Code of Conduct is a statement of the essential principals that govern the conduct of the Board. The Code of Conduct encourages a spirit of collective decision-making, shared objectives and shared ownership of Board decisions.

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Guidelines

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• Board members will at all times conduct themselves in a manner that:

  • serves the best interests of the Society

  • supports the vision, mission and objectives of the Society

  • brings credibility and good will to the Society

  • avoids real, potential or perceived conflicts of interest

  • conforms with the bylaws of the Society

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Procedures

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• All Board members will sign the Code of Conduct as a condition of their appointment to the Board.

• Members who do not abide by the Code of Conduct will:

• resign immediately  OR

• ask the Board to decide on the matter and resign if the decision is not in his/her favour OR

• resign where the Board raises the matter and the decision is not in his/her favour

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  Cross-reference guide:

 

• Bylaws – Articles 4.09 & 6.11