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code of conduct

Probity

There should be clear guidelines for receipt of gifts or hospitality by management committee/board members

Related principles

  • Duties and responsibilities
  • Openness and accountability
  • 6) Integrity
  • 7) Openness

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Dealing with conflicts of interest

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  • Duties and responsibilities
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  • 7) Openness

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No personal benefit

Related principles

  • Duties and responsibilities
  • Openness and accountability
  • 6) Integrity
  • 7) Openness

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Example Code of Conduct (Youthnet NI)

Click here to download Youthnet NI's Code of Conduct for their trustees.

Example code of conduct (CASH)

Click for an example Code of Conduct from Cash (Community Accountancy Self Help).

 

Integrity

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  • 1) Leadership
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  • Openness and accountability
  • Performance appraisal
  • Prudence
  • 6) Integrity

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Contents

  • Introducing the Code
  • Leadership
    • Role of the Management Committee
  • Responsibilities & obligations
    • Compliance
      • Legal responsibilities
      • Legal structure
      • Understanding your governing document
      • Community business / Social enterprise
    • Internal controls
      • Financial oversight
      • Policy development
    • Equality and diversity
    • Prudence
    • Managing risk
    • Managing staff and volunteers
  • Effectiveness
    • Duties and responsibilities of members
    • Organising the committee's work
    • Information and advice
    • Skills and experience
    • Training, development and support
    • Staff
    • Volunteers
  • Reviewing and renewing
    • Renewal and recruitment
    • Review
    • Performance appraisal
  • Delegation
    • Effective delegation
    • Terms of reference
    • Monitoring
    • Delegating to honorary officers
    • Delegating to sub-committees
    • Delegating to staff and volunteers
  • Integrity
    • No personal benefit
    • Dealing with conflicts of interest
    • Probity
  • Openness
    • Communication and consultation
    • Openness and accountability
    • Stakeholder involvement

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