- Act according to high ethical standards
- Identify, understand and manage conflicts of interest and loyalty both within the board and across the organisation
- Maintain independence of decision making
- Adopt a suitable code of conduct
- Have a clear and effective approach to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and good relations within the board and throughout the organisation
- Encourage inclusive and accessible participation of beneficiaries and members
- Understand and comply with its safeguarding responsibilities
- Develop and provide a safe and respectful culture for all
Principle 4
Acting with Integrity
The board should act at all times with honesty and probity in the interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries and members. The board ensures that the organisations performance and interaction with its stakeholders are guided by the values, ethics and culture put in place by the board. The board should: