Code of Ethics for Board Members

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Goal: To establish a set of principles and practices of the Mailbox Minitry International 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 Mailbox Ministry International are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the board of Mailbox Ministry International. 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 mission statement of Mailbox Ministry International .
2. Exercise reasonable care, good faith and due diligence in organizational affairs.
3. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived for 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 Mailbox Ministry International activities.
7. Strive to uphold those practices and assist other Mailbox Ministry International 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 the nonprofit they represent.

Equal Opportunity
9. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the basis of geography or socio-economical characteristics of the state or region represented.
10. Ensure the right of Mailbox Ministry International 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, national origin, race, age or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Confidential Information
11. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to board service.

Collaboration and Cooperation
12. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the Mailbox Ministry International board, committees and membership, and formally register dissent as appropriate.
13. Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among association members.

Approved: Mailbox Ministry International  Board of Directors.