Code of Conduct for Moms for Liberty - Hamilton, TN

Goal: To establish a set of principles and practices for Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN members that will set parameters and provide guidance for member conduct and decision-making.

Code: Members of Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities as members. Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct. Members shall:

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Faithfully abide by the By-laws and Policies of Moms for Liberty, Inc., and Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN

• Exercise reasonable care, good faith, and due diligence in organizational affairs.

• Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest.

• Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN leadership’s decision making.

• Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management to chapter members, the board, and the nonprofit sector, and where applicable, to government and funding bodies.

• Refrain from entering into a business agreement or contract on behalf of Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN

• Refrain from speaking on behalf of the Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN chapter to media, unless requested to do so by the chapter chair. ***The chapter Chair shall be the primary spokesperson of Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN

EXCELLENCE

• Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity.

• Assist other members in upholding this Code of Conduct.

• Strive to create a positive and enjoyable experience for yourself, fellow chapter members, and those you work with in the community.

• Be mindful of all communications (e.g. public speaking, emails, print pieces, websites, and social media), as an always-identifiable representative of Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN. All communications shall remain informational/encouraging (e.g. offensive jokes, cursing, yelling, and negative dialogue shall be avoided).

• Understand that the success of Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN depends upon volunteers in a variety of roles.

• Understand that Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, TN values its member volunteers and works to create resources and committees to support and enhance their involvement. However, volunteers conducting themselves in a manner inconsistent with the mission, or this Code of Conduct, may be removed.

PERSONAL GAIN

• Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of the organization rather than for his or her personal benefit, or that of an outside group represented.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to membership involvement.

• Use significant effort to protect and maintain confidential information shared with the group for official business (e.g. constituent data).