Goal
To establish a set of principles and practices for the Sedona Car Club, Inc. Board of Directors that will set parameters and provide guidance and direction for board conduct and decision-making. Code: Members of the Board of Directors of the Sedona Car Club, Inc. are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the board of Sedona Car Club, Inc. Board members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:
Accountability
1. Faithfully abide by the Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and policies of Sedona Car Club, Inc.
2. Exercise reasonable care, good faith and due diligence in organizational affairs.
3. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, any information that may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest.
4. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in board decision-making.
5. Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management to association members, the board, and nonprofit sector, and where applicable, to government and funding bodies.
Professional Excellence
6. Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity in all Sedona Car Club, Inc. activities.
7. Strive to uphold those practices and assist other Sedona Car Club, Inc. members of the board in upholding the highest standards of conduct.
Personal Gain
8. Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of the organization rather than for his or her personal benefit, or that of any other organization they represent.
Equal Opportunity
9. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the basis of the organization’s volunteer or staff make-up in respect to gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, religion, age, political affiliation or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Confidential Information
10. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to board service.
Collaboration and Cooperation
11. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the Sedona Car Club, Inc. board, committees and membership, and formally register dissent as appropriate.
12. Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among association members. Failure to abide by this guidance and with majority vote of fellow board member will result in dismissal from the board.