Conflict of Interest Policy
No Officer, member of the Board of Directors, or any of its Committees, shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her participation with the Kasoag Lake Conservation Association.
Each individual shall disclose to the organization any personal interest which he or she may have in any matter pending before the organization and shall refrain from participation in any decision on such matter.
Any Officer, member of the Board, or Committee member who is affiliated with a client organization or vendor of the Kasoag Lake Conservation Association shall identify his or her affiliation with such agency or agencies. Further, in connection with any action directed to that agency, s/he shall not participate in the decision affecting that agency.
Any Officer, member of the Board, any Committee, Staff, shall refrain from obtaining any list of members for personal or private solicitation purposes at any time during the term of their affiliation.
Diversity Policy
Kasoag Lake Conservation Association is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all officers, board members, volunteers and members feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias.
We’re committed to being nondiscriminatory and providing equal opportunities for holding office, volunteering and enjoying membership.
We respect the value that diverse life experiences bring to our board and membership, and we strive to listen to their views and give them value.
Anti-Nepotism Policy
The purpose of this policy is to avoid favoritism, the appearance of or potential for favoritism, and conflicts of interest and loyalty often associated with nepotism.
Nepotism is inconsistent with the Kasoag Lake Conservation Association’s policy of making business decisions based solely on the Associations needs and best interests.
No Officer or Board Member may make, participate in, or attempt to influence a business decision involving a relative or pressure others to do so.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Prohibited sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact and other verbal or physical conduct, or visual forms of harassment of a sexual nature when such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated at any KLCA meeting or sponsored event.
KLCAs recognizes that conflicts, misunderstandings, and problems may arise from time to time. While most misunderstandings can and should be solved on an informal basis, more formal provisions exist in order to resolve difficult problems. The procedure for raising a problem or concern is as follows:
- Those involved should attempt to resolve the issue informally and independently.
- If the volunteer does not wish to communicate directly with the person who is the source or cause of the issue or fails to satisfactorily resolve the issue after discussing it with the other party, the volunteer should then contact a KLCA Officer.