Our Ethics
Commitment
I took up this position to work for something larger than myself. I will carry out this work honestly and in fairness to everybody involved, placing the interests of others before my own.
Conduct
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pursue as their highest priority the fulfillment of the mission of the organisation
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after that, promote the interests of the organisation itself
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after that, consider the interests of the organisation's stakeholders, its clients, its consumers, its employees, and the society, and the environment in which it operates.

Compliance
I will work within the law, and within the rules, and I will see that my organisation does too.
Conduct
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ensure to the best of their ability that the organisation is observing sound financial practices, managing potential risks effectively, and is capable of meeting its legal and financial obligations
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ensure to the best of their ability that the organisation is complying with all applicable legislation and regulation
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observe the provisions of the organisation's constitution, bylaws, standing orders, and policies.

Conflicts
In my dealings with the organisation, I shall be honest and open and shall not take any advantage of my position on the board.
Conduct
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place their own interests, or the interests of any other person or body, before the interests of the organisation
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enter into any financial relationship with the organisation without the approval of the board, in whose deliberations on that issue the director/board member shall have taken no part
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through their own conduct bring the organisation into disrepute.

Confidentiality
I shall keep secret any secrets that have been entrusted to me, and I shall freely tell anyone anything they are entitled to know.
Conduct
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preserve, where appropriate, the confidentiality of the organisation's business
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protect the privacy of the organisation's employees, clients, and customers
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recognise their accountability to the organisation's members and provide all information on the organisation's performance necessary to give meaning to that accountability.

Conscientiousness
I shall do the job fully and without reservations.
Conduct
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exercise their independent judgment on the issues before them
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provide themselves with the information from within and without the organisation necessary to support the exercise of their judgments
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invest the time and effort required to fulfill the requirements of the position by reading the materials, participating fully in meetings, and carrying out any assigned duties.

Communication
I shall know what the organisation does, and why, and I shall tell the world about it.
Conduct
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educate themselves continuously to maintain knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to oversee the affairs of the organisation effectively
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communicate the significance of the organisation's mission, its strategy, and its culture to members, employees, stakeholders, and the public
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share where appropriate and with their colleagues in the field the insights and practices they have developed in the course of their work.

Community
I will treat the people involved with the organisation respectfully, fairly, and without prejudice.
Conduct
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observe and promote the human rights of all persons touched by the work of the organisation
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oppose prejudice, address disadvantage, and promote diversity in all aspects of the governance and the management of the organisation
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treat colleagues, clients and the community with courtesy and respect.

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