League Code of Ethics for the
Board of Directors

As a member of the Board of Directors, I subscribe to the League's Code of Ethics.

Specifically, as a board member I will:

1. Consider myself a trustee of the League and will do the best I can to ensure it is well-maintained, financially secure, and operating in the best interest of our members;
   
   
2. Not use my service for personal financial gain;
   


3. Respect and support the majority decisions of the board;


4. Approach all issues with an open mind, and will be prepared to make the best decision for everyone involved;


5. Conduct myself in a respectful way, and extend that respect to all board members and staff of the League;


6. Not violate the trust of those who elected me;


7. Accept our differences, but do not feel that those differences are unimportant, or that they should be ignored or treated as if they did not matter;


8. Not make public statements critical of members or their committees;


9. Keep confidential information confidential; and,


10. Always work to my best ability to help make America more bicycle-friendly.

Enforcement Procedures:

All board members shall be subject to the Code of Ethics, as adopted by the Board of Directors;

The At-Large Member or other officers appointed by the President will investigate reports of violations of the code of ethics. A written report with the results of the investigation shall be given to the Secretary and the member accused of the violation of the code of ethics. Any discrepancy will be resolved as specified in the most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order; and,

The Board of Directors shall make any appropriate disposition.

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