Please read this code of ethics, sign, and return. If you have questions about the responsibilities you will be assuming, discuss them with the Board President, Vice President, or Executive Director.

a) I will exercise the duties and responsibilities of this office with integrity, collegiality and care.

b) I will maintain confidentiality of communications between the board and the association and will only disseminate information upon approval to do so.

c) I will make every effort to attend all meetings of the board, committees and task forces on which I serve. Whenever possible I will give advance notice if I cannot attend, and being excused.

d) I will attend meetings prepared to discuss the issues at hand, having read the agenda and relevant background material.

e) I will demonstrate respect for the opinions of my fellow board members.

f) I will consistently act for the good of the association and consider not only the local organization but the overall goals, mission and strategic direction of Cortland Music.

g) I will represent Cortland Music in a positive and supportive manner at all times and in all places.

h) I will follow the Board decision making process and procedures, and display courteous conduct in all board and committee meetings.

i) I will work within the boundaries of my responsibilities to establish and monitor policy and refrain from intruding on the day to day administrative responsibilities of the Executive Director or other staff members.

j) I will avoid conflicts of interest between my position as a board member and my life outside of the board. If such a conflict does arise, I will declare that conflict before the board and refrain from discussing and voting on matters with which I have a conflict.

k) I will support in a professional and positive manner all actions taken by the Board of Directors even when I am in a minority position on such actions.

l) I will volunteer to serve on at least one committee or task force, attend meetings, and participate in the accomplishment of its objectives.

If I chair the board, a committee or task force:

a) I will call meetings as necessary until objectives are met.

b) I will ensure that the agenda and supporting materials are made available to members prior to scheduled meetings.

c) I will conduct the meetings in an orderly, fair, open and efficient manner.

d) I will report on committee progress towards goals to the full board at its scheduled meetings.

As a board member, I will participate in annual strategic planning retreats (if applicable), workshops or other special meetings, and fund raising events, as well as attend Center for the Arts sponsored programs and activities to the extent possible.

If, for any reason, I find myself unable to carry out the above duties to the best of my abilities, I agree to resign my position as a board member/officer.

 

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